Regional characteristics of Christmas

France

In France, most adults go to church for midnight mass on Christmas Eve. After that, the family will go to the home of the oldest married brother or sister for dinner. In this meeting, we discussed the important matters at home, but in case of any family discord, we would like to make peace after that, so Christmas is a kind day in France.

Spain

Children in Spain put their shoes outside the door or window to receive Christmas gifts. In many cities there are gifts for the most beautiful children. Cattle can also get good treatment that day. It is said that when Jesus was born, a cow once exhaled to him to make him warm.

Italy

Every Italian family has a model of the story of the birth of Jesus. On Christmas Eve, the family get together for a big meal and attend Christmas mass at midnight. After that, they visit relatives and friends. Only children and old people get gifts. At Christmas, Italians have a good custom. Children write or write poems to express their gratitude to their parents for their upbringing this year. Their works were hidden in napkins, under dishes or tablecloths before Christmas dinner, and their parents pretended not to see them. After they had finished their big meal, they took it back and read it to everyone.

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