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SPAIN
In SPAIN, Papa Noel delivers his presents by climbing up balconies.
On January 6, the three wise men come to visit and also leave gifts for the children.
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GERMANY
In GERMANY, children decorate their Christmas Lists with pictures and then leave them on the windowsill overnight, weighed down with a little sugar so they won't be missed by Father Christmas.
There is a flower in Germany called the Christmas Rose which blooms even in the snow and ice.
Frohes Weihnachtsfest
MEXICO
In MEXICO, children sometimes leave their shoes out instead of stockings.
On Christmas Eve there is a parade of singers carrying bells and candles on top of long poles. They wind through the streets until they get to the local church.
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AUSTRIA
In AUSTRIA, on December 6, Heiliger Nikolaus (St. Nicholas) rewards good children with sweets, nuts and apples.
On December 24, the Christ Child brings presents and the Christmas tree for the children. The children wait until they hear a bell tinkling. Then they enter a special room where the Christmas tree is waiting all decorated with candles, ornaments and candies. The whole family sings Christmas carols and wishes each other:
FROLICHE WEIHNACHTEN!
FROHE WEIHNACHTEN!
SOUTH AFRICA
In SOUTH AFRICA, Christmas comes in the middle of the summer. After a large Christmas lunch, families visit the homes of friends to ask for and receive a "Christmas box" which usually has food inside.
There are eleven languages in South Africa. Here are the five most common ways of saying "Merry Christmas"!
Merry Christmas - English
Geseënde Kersfees - Afrikaans
Sinifisela Ukhisimusi Omuhle - Zulu
Sinifisela Khisimusi Lomuhle - Swazi
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