International family celebrates second holiday after Christmas
Bridget Green will join her mother and family in Orlando for the holidays as they observe the German Christmas tradition again this year. A special hot wine with herbs and spices will be served during Christmas dinner, with December 26 marked as a second holiday when no one works.
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Bridget Green
Orlando
Jolly Old England Says Merry Christmas
England celebrates a two day Christmas with turkey or goose and plum pudding. Boxing Day on December 26 brings a bank holiday and small gifts to servants. English traditions include carol singing and evergreen decorations, while the Yule Log wanes in use. Iay Baddock, born in London, shares memories.
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England
America
Laurie
Iay Baddock
London
Christmas Greeting From The Heart Is Warmest Kind
Lorraine Chambers reflects on Christmas as the spirit of giving and the heart, recalling a childhood in a snowy city and the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia. She contrasts heat in Florida with snowy memories and learns Christmas is where the heart is, urging readers to call loved ones and share joy.
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Lorraine Chambers
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Florida
Germany
Sharon
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