Top 5 Christmas Rituals

Christmas is one of the world’s most favorite holidays. This holiday has many definitions in the many Christian Countries of this world. Here are 5 of the best Christmas rituals around the globe

5. France

In France, children traditionally put their shoes next to the fireplace in anticipation of Pere Noel’s arrival. If children have been good throughout the year, Pere Noel will fill the shoes with gifts.

4. United Kingdom

In the UK, merrymakers of all ages enjoy Christmas crackers on the table at dinner. Crackers are tubes wrapped in colorful paper, with pull tabs on each end. When you pull the tabs, the tube bursts out with a loud snap! Inside are, paper hats, toys and candy to enjoy during Christmas night.

3. United States

In the USA, stockings are hung on Christmas Eve. The legend goes that St. Nicholas heard of a family in need. To surprise them, he climbed down their chimney and placed precious bags of gold in hanging stockings. From this point, St. Nicholas was known as Santa Claus, giver of gifts.

2. Iceland

At Christmas Time in Iceland, families give gifts of warm clothing to each member of their household. According to legend, there is a frightening Christmas Cat who gobbles up anyone not equipped for the cold and wintery weather. Families work together to ensure that nobody goes to the Christmas Cat.

1.     Philippines

The Philippines is known to have the longest Christmas season in the world. Four months are considered Christmas months: September, October, November and December. Christmas carols oftentimes can be heard as early as September.

So, I have given you a preview of the many (that’s a lie) Christmas rituals in the many Christian Countries in the world. For more information on these topics please visit: https://santatracker.google.com/traditions.html