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Christmas Around the World Created by Miss Pflaumer; 2002 Revised: 2010 Countries of the World United States Mexico Italy Sweden Netherlands Great Britain Germany Israel United States Continent:North America Capital: Washington, D.C. Language: English Religion: Christianity Catholicism Christmas In America Santa Clause comes on Christmas Eve. He comes down the chimney. He leaves gifts under the tree or in the stockings. Most families have a decorated Christmas tree. Santa has eight reindeer. Nine if you count Rudolph. Many families celebrate Jesus’ birthday on Christmas Day. Mexico Continent: North America Capital: Mexico City Religion: Catholicism Language: Spanish Christmas in Mexico Feliz Navidad! Las Posadas begins on December 16th. It lasts 8 nights until Christmas Eve. At the last house, they celebrate and have a party (fiesta). The pi?ata is a fun games used during the party. Germany Continent—Europe Capital—Berlin Religion—Christianity Catholicism Language—German Christmas in Germany Martin Luther is said to have discovered the first Christmas tree by bringing a tree inside on putting real candles on it. St. Nicholas leaves candy or twigs in shoes on December 6th. Advent begins the Sunday after November 26th and is displayed on a calendar. Netherlands Continent—Europe Capital—Amsterdam Religion—Catholicism Christianity Language—Dutch Christmas in the Netherlands On Christmas Eve, they have dinner and go to church. Sinterklaas, Santa’s cousin, brings gifts on December 5th. Black Peter assists Sinterklaas and tells him who’s bad or good. Israel Continent: Asia Capital: Jerusalem Religion: Judaism Language: Hebrew Hanukkah in Israel Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days. The menorah has nine candles. One for each night of Hanukah and one to light the others. Potato latkes with applesauce are a favorite Hanukkah treat. Dreidel is a fun game they play during Hanukkah. Italy Continent: Europe Capital: Rome Religion: Catholicism Language: Italian Christmas i