Article: Season's Greeting Celebrations And Traditions Around The World
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Season's Greeting Celebrations And Traditions Around The World
Holiday traditions vary from country to country and from religion to religion around the world.
Christmas
A Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as the son of God, Christmas is observed with different traditions all around the world. A common denominator in the celebration of Christmas is usually a large meal, a Christmas tree in some cultures, and the gathering of family and friends.
Italy
Christmas in Italy is known by the celebration of the meatless meal on Christmas Eve. Though the tradition varies on the number of dishes, the primary focus of the meal is the consumption of fish. This is of special importance because meat was considered an extravagance among many poorer residents of Southern Italy and therefore was reserve...
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