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Holiday Customs From Many Nations Around Christmas
The Dutch celebrate St Nicholas on December 5 with a bishop in red, a white horse, and Black Peter, while gifts are hidden in funny places with rhymes. The French decorate trees, attend midnight Mass, bake a log pastry, and give New Year gifts with a king or queen choosing a mate. Santa Lucia marks the season’s start on December 13, with a daughter in white and candles. Swedish gifts often include a hint verse.
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