Have you ever wondered how people from different countries spend Christmas? This post will tell you the Christmas features of the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom!
Christmas in the USA
The United States is a country of immigrants. Even if they are not Christians, most people choose to celebrate Christmas together.
Dankzegging, Kerstmis, and New Year, due to their close dates, are the most important business seasons in the United States. People start shopping for Christmas gifts on Thanksgiving, and on Christmas Day people share gifts and participate in parties, holidays, and New Year celebration parties, all of which can bring huge consumption.
At Christmas, programs related to the Christmas theme are broadcast on TV, radio, and other media. People will participate in the Christmas light display. Kerstbomen, Christmas cards, and holly are everywhere. Many charitable organizations will also prepare some exquisite Christmas gifts and send them to low-income families and homeless people. If you’ve ever donated to a charity, Gefeliciteerd, you’ll get a Christmas present too!
Op kerstavond, families spend time with each other, enjoy a Christmas meal, including a Christmas turkey, share gifts, and wish each other a good year ahead. Due to the different customs of different regions and the integration of immigrants, the Christmas dinner in the United States has undergone great changes. What remains unchanged is that the tableware for Christmas dinner is more exquisite and exquisite than usual.
Companies and schools are closed for Christmas and New Year. Many people will travel at this time. One of the most popular activities is skiing.
The ski resorts in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico have a long history of skiing and mature ski trails, so many people will choose to come here for vacation.
Christmas in Canada
Canadians start to get into the Christmas atmosphere in the afternoon of the day before Christmas, and the festive time will last until the end of Boxing Day.
The afternoon of December 24th is the last time to buy gifts before the festival. Op dit moment, many people will ask for leave to go to the mall to buy and pack.
New Year and Christmas are very popular tourist seasons in Canada. Many people decide to take a vacation during this period. The air ticket prices on Christmas Day are quite good, and the air ticket prices on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are also very exciting!
In some provinces, Ieder jaar is er een levendig feest – Sinck Tuck, waarin Inuit vrolijk dansen en geschenken uitwisselen.
In Newfoundland, Maskermummer is een essentiële traditie!
In Labrador, volwassenen zetten kaarsen op de rapen en steken ze aan voor hun kinderen.
In Nova Scotia, Kerstliederen zingen is een must, en er is een zeer interessante gewoonte. Buren in dezelfde gemeenschap vormen een groep om maskers op te zetten, verschillende grappige personages te spelen en naar andere buren te gaan’ huizen om grappen uit te halen totdat de buren raden wie ze zijn. Deze mensen zullen ook vragen stellen aan de kinderen in de gemeenschap om te zien of het goed met ze gaat, en of de kinderen goed antwoorden, ze krijgen snoep.
De meest traditionele Canadese kerstmaaltijd bestaat uit gebraden kalkoen en groenten met saus. Als toetje, Er wordt een speciale kerstpudding met cognacsaus gemaakt. En er zijn allerlei soorten taarten
In Brits-Columbia, gebraden kalkoen wordt geserveerd met heerlijke gerookte of verse zalm.
Kerstmis in het Brits
Groot-Brittannië is een land met een sterke literaire emotie, en de mensen die daar wonen, houden nog steeds veel lees- en salonactiviteiten.
Kerstkaarten (en brieven)
Kerstkaarten worden gedrukt om Kerstmis te vieren, dus de meeste kaartpatronen hebben christelijke betekenissen, zoals de scène van de geboorte van Jezus, de ster van Bethlehem, enz., en de meeste ervan zijn sneeuwtaferelen, sneeuwmannen, en kerstgebruiken
Er wordt gezegd dat de eerste commerciële kerstkaart ter wereld in Londen werd gemaakt 1843. Nu, naast het kopen van hele pakjes kaarten in de winkel, Ook zelfgemaakte kerstkaarten zijn erg populair, and some people will put family photos in the cards so that the recipients will feel their hearts.
Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers are an integral part of the British Christmas celebration. It is said that a confectioner in London made the first Christmas cracker in 1850.
A Christmas cracker is a tube made of cardboard, wrapped in brightly colored confetti, tightened at both ends, and shaped like a particularly large fruit candy. The two pulled one end each, and there was a small explosion when the paper tube was broken.
After the cracker is broken, the person who gets the big head can get the small gift, which generally includes a paper crown, a small toy, a note with jokes, riddles, or short stories about brain teasers, enz. After Christmas parties and Christmas dinners, guests usually pull Christmas firecrackers.
Nativity Plays
Every year before Christmas, primary schools and kindergartens in the UK rehearse the Nativity Play, which tells the story of the birth of Jesus. Children travel back more than 2,000 years ago and play various roles for parents and teachers to watch.
In earlier years, real animals such as cows and donkeys were used in these make-up plays. But now it’s usually the students who do the makeup or use the props.
Until the end of November, the students rehearse different pieces of the musical in the school every day. Because everyone rehearses together, each child can not only sing their roles, but also other people’s roles. Tegelijkertijd, what parents need to prepare are props and costumes for their children.
Pantomime
This is a traditional British Christmas performance, referred to as Panto. The audience is mainly children, and the repertoire is generally adapted from fairy tales, such as Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella.
Panto was introduced to England in the 18th century. Now it has become an indispensable family entertainment program during Christmas.
Advent Calender
This calendar is generally designed as 24 of 25 small doors. Starting from December 1st, one will be opened in turn every day. There are various small gifts hidden behind the door. People use this way to welcome the arrival of Christmas on the 25th.
Now Christmas calendars have become a festive commercial gimmick, and major stores and brands have released many exquisite and unique Christmas calendars. De kerstkalenders voor schoonheid en huidverzorging die door veel oude warenhuizen in Groot-Brittannië zijn gelanceerd, zijn zelfs nog populairdere producten waar mensen naar op zoek zijn en die ze oppakken.
Gehakte taarten
Gehakttaarten zijn een van de speciale gerechten tijdens Kerstmis en staan symbool voor geluk.
Nu is de belangrijkste grondstof van Mince Pies veranderd van vleesvulling naar fruitvulling, zoals rozijnen, sinaasappelschil, kersen, gedroogde abrikozen, enz. Het is een zeer heerlijk dessert met een sterke geur vermengd met fruitige zoetheid.
Geroosterde kalkoen
De status van gebraden kalkoen in de harten van moderne Britten is waarschijnlijk gelijk aan die van dumplings tijdens het Chinese oudejaarsdiner
Glühwein
Glühwein is de meest voorkomende warme drank op de kerstmarkt. In de koude winter, Houd een glas glühwein vast en drink er langzaam van. After heating the red wine, the alcohol has evaporated, leaving only the soft aroma mixed with it. The slightly sweet fruity flavor warms people’s bodies and souls.
