Worldwide Christmas Traditions

Of all the Christmas stories, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is undoubtedly second only to the Nativity story in terms of historical and literary significance. Ever since its publication, readers have returned to this story in droves, finding comfort and joy in the story of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his conversion to the fullness of Christmas joy through the Christmas spirits of the Past, Present, and Future.

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If you're as fascinated by Christmas traditions as I am, you can't miss out on Italy. Of course, many of us would love to spend our Christmas vacation in Rome, but failing that, you can at least adopt a few Italian Christmas customs to share with your family. Here are 4 Christmas traditions unique to Italian culture that provide thoughtful insights into Christmas origin and history.

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The Advent calendar is one of our most beloved Christmas traditions, right up there with trimming the tree and laying out milk and cookies for Santa Claus. But where does it come from -- and in our busy 21st century world, where is it going?

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Christmas Lore: The Legend of St. Lucia

If you're looking for a fun bit of Christmas lore to share with your family, you might be interested in the legend of St. Lucia. Not only does St. Lucia provide a fun alternative at Christmas concerts and church pageants, she even has her own special day -- December 13th, which is a huge holiday in Sweden.

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It can be a lot of fun to introduce your family to new Christmas traditions from around the world, and the Polish tradition of the Oplatki wafer is a great place to start. Once started it is impossible to stop this heartwarming tradition.

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Unusual Christmas superstitions about everyone's favorite decoration! The Christmas Tree

It's hard to write too many articles about Christmas superstitions involving your tree -- there are literally hundreds of stories, legends, and myths about trees. So no matter how much of a Christmas buff you may be, there might be a few superstitions you have yet to encounter.

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Sweet Treats Can Bring Some Good Christmas Luck.

Ever wondered if you should pay attention to those Christmas food superstitions? Is there a simple yet traditional dish you can whip up and throw a little luck into the mix? Follow these recipes for good luck in the near future!

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