Christmas Traditions
The Christmas holiday is approaching very quickly and we all know what that means: Christmas traditions! Traditions vary from trimming the Christmas tree, baking Holiday cookies, and opening Christmas presents. But what are Christmas traditions around the world?
Calleigh Alleyne states, “If you thought the United States went all out with Christmas decorations, you should see what the Philippines does. Every year, the city of San Fernando holds Ligligan Parul (or Giant Lantern Festival) featuring dazzling parols (lanterns) that symbolize the Star of Bethlehem. Each parols consists of thousands of spinning lights that illuminate the night sky. The festival has made San Fernando the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines,” (Country Living.com).
Christmas has never been a big deal in Japan. Aside from a few small, secular traditions such as gift-giving and light displays. Christmas remains a novelty in the country. However, a new, quirky “tradition” has emerged in recent years – a Christmas Day feast of the Colonel’s very own Kentucky Fried Chicken. The festive menu will soon be advertised on the KFC Japan website and, even if people do not understand Japanese, the pictures sure will look delicious with everything from a Christmas-themed standard bucket to a premium roast-bird feast.
People celebrate Christmas differently all around the world. That is what makes the Holiday spirit even more beautiful and fun.

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