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Global Christmas Customs From Many Lands
A survey of Christmas traditions across nations notes Lau Khoong in China and Mele Katlikam ka in Hawaii. It describes yuletide symbols, gift exchanges, plays in Mexico, first footing in Scotland, home makeovers in Sweden, goose dinners in Denmark, Noche Buena in Spain, lambs wool toasts in Ireland, St Nicholas Eve in Holland, and the spread of stockings in early America. A closing line mentions rabies deaths in animals without furious symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Sweden
Denmark
Spain
Ireland
Ireeland
Holland
Santa Claus
Kersimisse
Teave
America
New Amsterdam
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