Christmas: A Global Tour of Holiday Traditions
A United Press International overview notes Christmas celebrated worldwide with varying customs. From Bethlehem and Rome to Hong Kong and Moscow, traditions differ yet share themes of love and gift giving. Evergreen trees trace origins to Germanic roots, while Santa Claus takes many names from Grandfather Frost to Joulupukki across cultures.
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Santa Claus
Omaha
Boston
Dallas
San Francisco
New York
Denver
Hong Kong
San Tan Low Yin
Betheleher
Christ
Rome
Santa
Jesus
Russia
Grandfather Frost
Germany
Fryr
St. Boniface
Eurnne
England
Turkey
Scandinavia
Bethlehem’s Manger Square Transformed into Parking Lot
Bethlehem mayor Elias Freij laments Manger Square’s car-filled present and outlines plans to restore the area around the Church of the Nativity with fountains and statues. Pilgrims mingle with shops selling nativity figures as choirs from around the world perform on Christmas Eve.
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Bethelhem
UPD
Judean Hills
Manger Square
Elias Freij
Bethlehem
Manger
Bastiies
St. Catherine
Sammi Hannania
Hannania
Santa Claus
Freij
Santa
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