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We learned recently that Santa Claus' European grandfather, St. Nicholas, brings little presents to all well-behaved children on December 6. He is followed by Christ as a child himself tonight in Central Europe to deliver the the real Christmas gifts. Though, in some countries or families it might take him or Father Christmas until tomorrow morning to show up.
Although not everyone is a Christian of course, the 24th and 25th of December seem to be important days around the world. Wikipedia states ...
- "Australia: In Commonwealth countries in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas Day, 25 December, occurs during the height of the summer season. The Australian traditions are quite similar to those of North America and similar wintry iconography is commonplace. This results in such incongruities as a red fur-coated Father Christmas riding a sleigh, carols such as Jingle Bells, and various snow-covered Christmas scenes on Christmas cards and decorations appearing in the middle of a hot summer.
- China: ommercial Christmas decorations, signs, and other symbolic items have become increasingly prevalent during the month of December in large urban centers of mainland China, reflecting a cultural interest in this Western phenomenon, and, sometimes, as part of retail marketing campaigns.
- India: Christmas is a state holiday in India, though only 3% of the population is actually Christian. Sincere devotees attend the church services. In many of the schools that are run by the Christian missionaries, the children actively participate in the programmes.
- Japan: In contrast to Western customs, Christmas Eve is a day for couples to date and groups to hold parties, while the official New Year's Day holiday is a day of family celebration.
- Mexico: Mexican Christmas festivities start the 12th of December with the birthday of La Guadalupana (Virgin of Guadalupe), and end the 6th of January with the arrival of the Three Wise Men to give their gifts to baby Jesus and Mexican children alike
- Russia: Christmas celebration in Russia is on the 7th of January (which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian Calendar)."
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