Christmas around the world is celebrated with such fascinating, distinct traditions! From carp in the bathtub, popping crackers at the dinner table, to piñatas and pig roasts: learn how each country celebrates this important Christian holiday. Click on the pictures below to learn how 31 different countries celebrate Christmas, including their traditions, yummy recipes, customs, and unique activities.
Christmas Around the World (31 Countries!)
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Christmas in Australia
Christmas in Canada
Christmas in China
Christmas in Colombia+ Hojuela Recipe
Christmas in Costa Rica
Christmas in Ecuador
Christmas in England
Christmas in Finland
Christmas Eve in Provence, France with 13 Desserts
Christmas in Georgia with Traditional Georgian “Pie” Recipe
Christmas in Germany + “Googly Eye” Christmas Cookies
Christmas in Haiti + Typical Haitian Christmas Food
Christmas in India + an Indian Christmas Cake Recipe
Christmas in Bethlehem, Israel
Christmas Season in Italy
A Meal for Christmas in Jamaica
Christmas in Japan
Christmas in Kenya + Mandazi (Donut) Recipe
Christmas in Lebanon
Christmas in Mexico + Children’s Christmas Book List
Las Posadas Bilingual Minibook
Learn even more about Christmas in Mexico! In this bilingual Spanish-English minibook, kids will get a feeling for how Las Posadas is celebrated at Christmas in Mexico. It’s a great project for school or home use. Las Posadas is a beautiful cultural tradition that is both unique and festive!
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Christmas in The Netherlands + 2 Dutch Christmas Cookie Recipes
Christmas in Norway + a Craft
Christmas in The Philippines
Christmas in Poland + Recipes for Borscht and Uszka + Polish Gingerbread
Christmas in Portugal & Recipe for Sonhos
Christmas in Puerto Rico
Christmas in Russia
Christmas in Scotland + a Craft
Christmas in Slovakia + Medovniky Christmas Cookie Recipe
Reyes Magos for Christmas in Spain and Caga Tío in Catalunya
Christmas in South Africa + Recipe for Traditional Malva Pudding
So many distinct and beautiful traditions, recipes, and crafts for Christmas around the world! Do you have a favorite tradition that we missed? Let me know in the comments and I will try to include it! 🙂 I am constantly adding to the list, so check back for future Christmas around the world additions.
This was such an interesting read! I am celebrating Christmas in Peru for the first time this year with my husband and his family and our son. It sounds very similar to Christmas in Mexico! I am so excited to experience Christmas in a new culture!
What a fabulous round-up of different traditions. Thanks for including my post. Amazing giveaway too!
Thank you so much for putting these traditions all on one page! Easy access to so many ideas!