Christmas celebrations worldwide: A colorful mosaic of traditions!

Christmas celebrations worldwide: A colorful mosaic of traditions!

Christmas traditions vary greatly and show a colorful picture of cultural diversity, especially in countries such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, where people often celebrate Christmas twice. This is due to the use of the Gregorian and Julian calendars, which results in Catholic Christians holding festive celebrations on December 25th and Serbian Orthodox believers on January 7th. The differences between these calendars are reflected in centuries-old traditions ranging from religious rites to culinary delights. So reported Kosmo.at about the deep-rooted customs that shape the holidays in these regions, creating a unique mosaic of celebrations.

Celebrations in different countries

Christmas is celebrated in many different ways around the world. In India, for example, the celebration begins on Christmas Eve with Christmas mass, followed by a feast on Christmas Day. Exotic dishes such as curry rice are often served here, while palm-lit trees create a festive atmosphere. In Croatia, on the other hand, it is customary to sow wheat on December 13th, symbolizing tradition, and to burn a tree trunk on Christmas Eve, which should glow until the next day. These customs, which have strong roots in the region, create a festive atmosphere shared by the community, reports Catholic.de.

The Brazilians, on the other hand, put on an opulent feast on Christmas Eve, which many families cannot miss. In the USA too, festively decorated houses and colorful lights increase the anticipation of the holidays. These festive customs are another sign of the culturally different approaches that characterize Christmas around the world and impressively demonstrate the diversity of traditions and their historical backgrounds.