How is Christmas celebrated around the world?

Australia In Australia, Santa's sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. In Australia, Santa's sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and is followed by a visit to the beach or a game of cricket. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and is followed by a visit to the beach or a game of cricket.

Switzerland Switzerland In Switzerland, during the holiday season the Star Singers (Sternsingers) dressed as the Three Kings parade through the streets of cities and towns singing Christmas songs. In Switzerland, during the holiday season the Star Singers (Sternsingers) dressed as the Three Kings parade through the streets of cities and towns singing Christmas songs. Santa visits in a special fairytale tram and gives the children a ride through the city, singing songs with them and sharing a basket full of sweets. Santa visits in a special fairytale tram and gives the children a ride through the city, singing songs with them and sharing a basket full of sweets.

Mexico  In Mexico, children sometimes leave their shoes out instead of stockings.  On Christmas Eve there is a parade of singers carrying bells and candles on top of long poles. They wind through the streets until they get to the local church. FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AÑO NUE VO!!!

Kenya Kenya In Kenya, the churches are decorated with balloons, ribbons, flowers and green plants as well as Christmas trees. In Kenya, the churches are decorated with balloons, ribbons, flowers and green plants as well as Christmas trees. Christmas dinner is often a barbecue with family members traveling from far away to be together again. Christmas dinner is often a barbecue with family members traveling from far away to be together again.

Norway Norway In Norway, on Christmas Eve, a bowl of porridge, "nisse" is left in the barn for the gnome who protects the farm. In Norway, on Christmas Eve, a bowl of porridge, "nisse" is left in the barn for the gnome who protects the farm. When the children first see their Christmas tree all decorated, with presents underneath, the family joins hands and circles the tree singing carols. When the children first see their Christmas tree all decorated, with presents underneath, the family joins hands and circles the tree singing carols.

Germany Germany In Germany, children decorate their Christmas Lists with pictures and then leave them on the windowsill overnight, weighed down with a little sugar so they won't be missed by Father Christmas. In Germany, children decorate their Christmas Lists with pictures and then leave them on the windowsill overnight, weighed down with a little sugar so they won't be missed by Father Christmas. There is a flower in Germany called the Christmas Rose which blooms even in the snow and ice. There is a flower in Germany called the Christmas Rose which blooms even in the snow and ice. Frohes Weihnachtsfest

So why do a lot of people around the world give presents at Christmas? Most people think it relates to the three wise men bringing gifts to baby Jesus when he was born. Most people think it relates to the three wise men bringing gifts to baby Jesus when he was born. Christians believe it is more important to give a gift than to receive one. Christians believe it is more important to give a gift than to receive one. What gift would you take to baby Jesus? What gift would you take to baby Jesus?