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Christmas Around the World

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Christmas In Mexico
Some Mexican children will get a visit from St. Nick this year, but many have another special Christmas spirit who brings gifts and joy. On Christmas Eve, kids can expect a visit from "el Ni-o Dios". The ________  brings gifts to the good girls and boys. Then on January 6, the three ____________come to visit for "Reyes Magos". The Magi leave more gifts for the children, sometimes in their shoes!

Christmas in Japan
Japanese children call Santa _______________________.

Christmas in France
Nearly every French home at Christmastime displays a __________.

Christmas in Spain
In Spain the children think the _________  __________ bring their gifts.

Christmas in Germany
When do the children in Germany get to see the Christmas tree?

Christmas in Italy
One tradition in Italy is the ushering in of the December festivities with an unusual musical instrument, the _____________________.

Christmas in Sweden
On the first Sunday of December in Sweden the first _____________ of the advent-candleholder is lit, to mark that Christmas will arrive in four weeks.

 

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