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Christmas in Russia, Germany, Mexico,

and Greece

Mrs. Townson’s 1st grade class researched Christmas traditions in different countries.

They typed their findings in this book.

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The presents are left by the Three Kings or Maji.

By Alondra

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Church services are attended on Christmas Day.

By Ben

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In the past families in Greece decorated small wooden boats instead of Christmas trees.

By Brodie

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Saint Sinterklass and his helper Black Peter arrived on a boat.

By Camden

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Reindeer live in Russia. I think that is where Santa gets his reindeer.

By Chloe

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Children in Russia receive gifts on New Years Eve.

By Erika

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The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree came to us from Germany.

By Falon

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Children leave out clogs or shoes to be filled with presents.

By Gracie

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December 5 is St . Nicholas’ Day.

By Haley

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Germans make beautiful gingerbread houses.

By Helemah

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Germans are famous for their hand blown glass Christmas ornaments.

By Jamell

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In Mexico Christmas is celebrated from December 12 until January 6.

By Jennifer

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Children in Mexico get their main presents in January.

By Joseph

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On Christmas Eve Father Christmas will bring presents to the good girls and boys.

By Lily

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On Christmas Eve, Christmas carols are sung and children hang their stockings.

By Mackenzie

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From December 16 until Christmas Eve children perform posadas.

By Naomi

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If the boys and girls have been good, Sinterklaas fills their shoes with toys and

candy.

By Riley

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The tradition of sending Christmas cards to family and friends began in England.

By Roanne

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Saint Vassils brings gifts on New Years Eve.

By Tyler

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Saint Basil is the patron saint of the poor and homeless; he delivers gifts on January 1.

By Ziyah