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Christmas customs of other lands illuminate holiday traditions
A survey of Christmas practices in Holland Switzerland Germany and England traces gifts candles trees and songs from Sint Nicolaas in the Netherlands to the Christkind in Switzerland and English Boxing Day. It describes family rituals, meals, carols, and playful pageants across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lauderdale
John Schmid
Chris
Jolanda Aeberhard
Reni
Jeri Aeberhard
Switzerland
Jesus
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Myra
Asia Minor
Patras
Europe
Sint Nicolaas
Gordon FE. Freund
J.C. Penney Company
Holland
Germany
England
Henry Block
America
Spain
Sint Nicolaus
Margrit
John) Schmid
Christkind
Tina
Benjamin) Lauderdale
United States
Cathy
Dallas) White
Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association
Father Christmas