The History of Christmas
 Christ, Claus and the evolution of our most popular holiday

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Christmas festivities from around the world have varied greatly over the centuries with  every country, region and ethnic group establishing their own diverse set of customs and traditions.

*Danes eat Christmas dinner at Midnight on Christmas Eve
*Brazilians leave their shoes outside their doors (not because they smell)
*Australians go to the beach!
*Ukrainians eat a 12 course meal!
*In France Christmas is called 'Noel'
*Many Finns visit the sauna on Christmas Eve.
*Knecht Rupprecht, Pelznickle and Ru-Klas may visit Germans.
*Sinterklaas, St. Nicholas - rides a white horse in Holland.

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