World Traditions
Jacqueline Bernatt
Ten: percent of American houshold’s that leave milk and cookies out.Holland: St. Nickolas is accopmanied by his servant, Black Peter, who is responsible for dropping presents down the chimneys and he punishes bad children by putting them in a bed and carrying them away to Spain.
Italy: where Le Befana, a kind witch, will fly down your chimney to leave toys in your stocking searching for the Holy Child.
Japan: Christmas Eve is a good day to eat fried chicken and strawberry shortcake.
Scandinavia: People who met under mistletoe tree were forbidden to fight, even if they were enemies, anyone who entered a places that was decorated with it were ensured protection and shelter.
England: The first Christmas card was mae on December 9th, 1842.
8 hours: How long it took to compplete the “Harlequin Fantasy Bra” for the
Victoria Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies catalog.
Brazil: Fireworks are used to celebrate Christmas.
1902: The year animal cracker boxes attatched a string to be hung on their family Christmas trees as for novelty gifts.
