International Christmas
This country is famous for celebrating Christmas with a giant goat made of straw.
These spiced biscuits are often shaped like people and eaten at Christmas.
Gingerbread Cookies
This tradition involves decorating a tree and placing gifts underneath it.
Christmas Tree
“Sidste jul gav jeg dig mit hjerte, men allerede dagen efter gav du det væk, og i år vil jeg give det til én, der virkelig betyder noget.”
Last Christmas
"No, that's not true, no, that's not true, because sometimes Lent comes"
Nu er det jul igen
In this country, Christmas is celebrated in the middle of summer.
Australia
This meat is traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner in the UK and the USA.
Turkey
In many countries, children hang these above the fireplace for presents.
Stockings
“Jeg har ikke brug for mange gaver eller en masse ting – det eneste, jeg virkelig ønsker mig til jul, er dig.”
All I Want for Christmas Is You?
"A poor virgin sat in a labor camp and gave birth to the son of the King of Heaven."
Et barn er født i Betlehem
This country has a tradition where children leave shoes out to be filled with gifts.
Germany
In Denmark, this dessert is eaten on Christmas Eve and contains a hidden almond.
Rice pudding
This tradition marks the start of the Christmas season and involves lighting candles over four weeks.
Advent
“Jeg drømmer om en jul, hvor alting er hvidt, og hvor træerne glimter af sne, præcis som på de gamle julekort.”
White Christmas
"Just untie the red ribbon yourself! How your hand shakes! When you tighten the thread, you strangle the child."
In this country, families often go to church at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Poland or Italy
This warm drink is made with wine, spices and sometimes oranges.
Mulled wine
This tradition includes singing songs from door to door.
Caroling
“Det er ligegyldigt, om vejret er dårligt udenfor, for herinde er der varmt, og så længe vi har hinanden, kan sneen bare falde.”
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
"It was the middle of Christmas night, every star twinkled dimly, but suddenly there was one to be seen as bright in the arch of the sky as a small starry sun."
Dejlig er den himmel blå
This country celebrates Christmas with a special meal called “Nochebuena” on December 24th.
Spain
This sweet baked dessert is often served with custard or cream in the UK.
Christmas Pudding
In this European country, children receive gifts from St. Nicholas on December 6th, not Christmas Eve.
Netherlands or Belgium
“Verden skal glæde sig, Herren er kommet, og både naturen og menneskene synger med i jubel.”
Joy to the World
The branch from the tree of life stands beautiful with light like birds on the branches; the child who rejoices piously and beautifully shall never lose that joy.
Julen har bragt velsignet bud