Each culture has its own unique way of celebrating during the holiday season. Across the world, many countries have different traditions, but in this article we will be focusing on Christmas celebrations. Some give gifts that carry meaningful values, others decorate, but most come together through festivals, gatherings, or parties to celebrate the holiday season. Let’s explore the various traditions that are celebrated and embraced around the world. We would like to acknowledge that all cultures have beliefs, historical events, and special celebrations that differ from culture to culture, and that not everyone celebrates Christmas. 

Let us begin our journey around the world in the festive and glistening-snowy white country of Germany. The joyous Christmas tree tradition that has become a Christmas staple is believed to have originated in Germany, during the 16th Century. A peculiar tradition that Germans celebrate during the Christmas season is the tradition of the...