New Year in different countries

Belgium

Special things about it: Santa Claus is called de Kerstman Traditional meal – cougnou (sweet bread) Celebrated on the 6 of December

Brazil

Special things about it: Father Christmas is called Papai Noel Special meal – Brigadeiro Rich and poor have difference in celebration Christmas Usually celebrated with carnival

France

Special things about it: Father Christmas is called Noel Christmas tree decorated with red ribbons and white candles Traditional meal – meat & wine Not everyone sends cards

Germany

Special things about it: Decorate house with wooden frames holding candles Father Christmas is called Der Weihnachtsmann Christmas eve on the December 24th Traditional meal – carp or goose

Latvia

Special things about it: Believe that Father Christmas brings presents on each of the 12 days of Christmas starting Traditional meal – brown peas with pork sause, sausage and cabbage The first Christmas tree was decorated in Latvia

Romania

Special things about it: On the 6th December St Nicolas gives small gifts to children Celebrated on the 20th December Special meal – ‘sarmale’ Traditional meal – roast pig Children sing carols People dress as bears and goats

USA

Special things about it: Different ways of celebration Christmas Presents are put under the Christmas tree Santa will come down through chimney, leave a candle in stockings Families left cookies and milk on the table for Santa Traditional meal – turkey with trimmings