Christmas around the world

Do you know who sent the very first Christmas card? Or what people eat for Christmas dinner in Brazil? Or why we decorate trees? 

Surprisingly, people have been enjoying Christmas over 2,000 years. Early Christmas start it, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Now, Christmas go to church on Christmas Day to remember Jesus's

 birth, but millions of others celebrate too. Moreover, the four weeks leading up to Christmas are known as Advent. An Advent calendar counts down the days, from December 1st to Christmas Day om December 25th.  In some countries it is customary to make pudding for Christmas. As you know Christmas markets are set up for people to buy decoration in Germany. In Eastern Europe, the first Christmas trees hung upside down!  In addition to this, St. Nicholas, today he's known as Santa Claus or Father Christmas!!

If you read this book, you enjoy the magical traditions of Christmas all around the world. 

I'm looking forward to Christmas!