Russia
Grandfather Frost in Russia brings gifts on New Year’s.
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Christmas spirits from Europe.
Ireland
St. Stephen is honored in Ireland on December 26.
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Italy
La Befana in Italy brings a lump of coal to bad children on Epiphany Eve.
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Ukraine
The head of the household in Ukraine celebrates “Sviata Vechera” (Holy Supper) on Christmas Eve on January 6.
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France
Pere Noel was the bearer of “luxuries” for French peasants in the Middle Ages. His gifts were left in […]
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Germany
On December 5, the German holiday season begins with the celebration of St. Nicholas’ Day. On Christmas Eve, St. […]
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