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How do the reindeer fly?

We call him Father Christmas in England, but in other places, like America, he is called Santa Claus. The word comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas). What are some other names for the characters that bring gifts in different countries in the world?.

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How do the reindeer fly?

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  1. We call him Father Christmas in England, but in other places, like America, he is called Santa Claus. The word comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas). What are some other names for the characters that bring gifts in different countries in the world?

  2. With its red and green colours, its flower that looks like a star and blooms in December, the poinsettia is the perfect Christmas plant and can be seen in shops and houses all over the world at Christmas time. The poinsettia is native to Mexico, where its connection to Christmas began.

  3. Every year since 1947, the people of Oslo, Norway have given a Christmas tree to the city of Westminster, England. The gift is an expression of good will and gratitude for Britain's help to Norway during World War II.

  4. Christmas trees are edible. Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten. The needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts, or pine cones, are also a good source of nutrition.

  5. Romans started to exchange gifts and visit the homes of their friends and relatives during the festivity. It was believed that the ritual of exchanging greeting and gifts during Christmas had come from Rome

  6. How do the reindeer fly? • A long time ago Santa and his helpers discovered magical oats - when the reindeer eat the oats they become able to fly and leap high into the air. • Can you come up with a better story? Write one...

  7. "One of the nice things about Christmas is that you can make people forget the past with a present" [unknown] How is this saying playing with the word 'present'?

  8. At Christmas I no more desire a roseThan wish a snow in May's new-fangled mirth;But like of each thing that in season grows.~ William Shakespeare, Love's Labour Lost

  9. In Holland Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) arrives in November. He comes from Spain where he spends the rest of the year stocking up on presents and recording childrens' behaviour in a little red book. In Holland St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6.

  10. Used by Druids to celebrate winter and as a symbol of love. It was a pagan symbol because of the belief that it had special healing powers. It is said that if one stands under it they are to be kissed by someone standing close by.

  11. What are the names of Santa' reindeer? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. Eight of these names are taken from Clement C. Moore's "A visit from St Nicholas" and the ninth from the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".

  12. In Italy children wait until 'Epiphany', January 6, for their presents. According to tradition, the presents are delivered by a kind ugly witch called Befana on a broomstick.

  13. Although Christmas was originally a Christian celebration, many non-Christian countries have a public holiday on Christmas day, including Japan and Korea.

  14. In Scandinavia a little gnome called Julenisse puts the presents under the Christmas tree in the night. The children leave a bowl of porridge out for him. Talk about the Christmas or Holiday Season traditions in your country?

  15. People in the Philippines celebrate the world's longest Christmas season, where Christmas carols might be sung and played as early as September and festivities end towards the end of January.

  16. In Egypt on the Eve of Christmas everyone goes to church wearing a completely new outfit. The Christmas service ends at midnight with the ringing of church bells, then people go home to eat a special Christmas meal known as fata, which consists of bread, rice, garlic and boiled meat.

  17. Originating in stories of St. Nicholas in which he threw items for young children down chimney's as he passed by. Today, stockings are generally hung above or placed below the fireplace were gifts are place inside for excited little eyes to find on Christmas morning.

  18. In Greece mischievous goblins called Kallikantzaro appear from the earth during the 12 days of Christmas to cause extreme mischief. Some Greeks say these Kallikantzaroi are short, with red eyes, cleft hooves, monkeys' arms, and hair-covered bodies. They eat worms, frogs and snakes.

  19. European families often exchange gifts on Christmas Eve in the belief that Jesus was born that night. But in the United States and the UK, most families open their gifts on Christmas morning. When do you think is the best time to open gifts at Christmas and why?

  20. When Captain William Mynors of the Royal Mary, sailed passed an island in the Indian Ocean on Christmas Day in 1643 he decided to name it Christmas Island. Can you name any other places with Christmas/Winter sounding names? E.g Cold Christmas in the UK, Snowflake in the US, Winterbach in Germany.

  21. Ever since the Apollo 8 crew delivered its famous Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit on Christmas Eve 1968, outer space and Christmas have been closely connected. Astronauts have been in space on every Christmas Day since the year 2000. If you could be anywhere for Christmas where would you be and why?

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