Worldwide Christmas Traditions

When it comes to the traditions of Christmas, it's easy to assume that just because you celebrate things a certain way, other people do, too. That's not necessarily true even within your own culture, much less out in the wider world.

In fact, one of the traditions of Christmas that most Americans take for granted is that the day itself falls on December 25. Not necessarily so. The Eastern Orthodox, even here in the States, often celebrate Christmas on January 6. Some people even celebrate on January 7.

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Like most things Italian, Christmas traditions in Italy tend to be both passionate and food-oriented. It's hard to find fault with that, especially since Christmas in Italy hasn't yet descended into that relentless commercialism that plagues the American holiday.

The traditions of Christmas in Italy aren't terribly different from our own, with many features we'd find quite familiar. For example, many Italians have taken to erecting and decorating a Christmas tree every year. But there are some notable differences to Italian Christmas tradition, so let's take an instructive look.

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