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 Denmark
In Denmark, Christmas is traditionally celebrated on Christmas Eve.
Families enjoy gathering and enjoying a Christmas meal. In many homes,
Risalamande, a rice pudding dessert, is eaten. In the pudding, a single
almond is hidden. Whoever finds the almond has good luck for the rest of
the year.

Dancing is another Danish Christmas tradition. Families often

dance around the Christmas tree and sing carols.
Julemanden brings gifts on Christmas Eve.
 The Philippines
In the Philippines, the Christmas season begins in September. The months
of September, October, November, and December are known as "Ber"
months. Christmas carols play, many people put up Christmas trees, and
attend parties. Star-shaped lanterns called parols are often hung.

Beginning on December 16, Catholic churches hold services at dawn (very

early in the morning). This series of masses is called Simbang Gabi. Some
people believe if they attend all nine days of masses, their prayers will be
answered.

People usually eat their Christmas meal with their family on Christmas Eve.
They call this Noche Buena.
 Australia
The temperature in Australia during the Christmas season is traditionally
pretty hot! Due to the temperature, you may see Santa wearing board
shorts or flip-flops! People in Australia often go to the beach on Christmas
and enjoy a meal of seafood, including shrimp.

Many Australian people put up Christmas trees, go carol singing, and send
Christmas cards.
 Ethiopia
The Julian calendar is still used in Ethiopia. So, Christmas is celebrated on
January 7th during a celebration called Ganna (or Genna).

Many Orthodox Ethiopian Christians fast for over 40 days before Ganna.
During this time, they don’t eat meat, fat, eggs, or dairy products. Ganna
celebrations often include attending church, playing Genna, a field
hockey-type game, and enjoying a delicious meal.

The Ganna feast often includes injera (a traditional Ethiopian flatbread) and
w’et, a stew made with chicken, beef, lamb, or other meat, plus vegetables
and peas or lentils.
 Mexico
Las Posadas is an important part of celebrating Christmas in Mexico. Las
Posadas occurs between December 16-24 and celebrates the journey of
Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The word posada is the
Spanish word for "inn." Each night during Las Posadas, a child dressed as
an angel leads people through the streets, asking for a place for Mary and
Joseph to stay.

Nativity scenes are a traditional way to decorate for Christmas in Mexico.

Many people decorate Christmas trees and have star-shaped Christmas
piñatas. People often attend church services during the Christmas season
and enjoy traditional meals with families.
 Brazil
In Brazil, many people celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. The
celebration often includes attending church services, eating a delicious
meal, listening to Christmas music, and spending time with friends and
family. Some families even eat their Christmas dinner at midnight on
December 24th!

Many people in Brazil set up Nativity scenes in their homes and enjoy a
folk play called Los Pastores during the Christmas season. Amigo Secreto
is another Brazilian tradition. Family and friends exchange names and buy
gifts for their secret friends. Papai Noel also brings gifts for children.