Christmas Cultural Variations

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  1. 4. Norwegian Christmas feast with traditional foods and drinks.
  2. 6. Finnish version of Santa Claus, often depicted as a goat.
  3. 9. Time for Christmas Eve Mass or celebrations in many cultures.
  4. 10. Christian season leading up to Christmas, marked by calendars and candles.
  5. 12. Mischievous goblins in Greek folklore causing trouble during Christmas.
  6. 14. Festive plant native to Mexico, often used in Christmas decorations.
  7. 16. Mexican tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter.
  8. 18. Alpine folklore figure who punishes naughty children during Christmas.
  9. 19. Dutch version of Saint Nicholas, celebrated on December 5th.
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  1. 1. Ancient Germanic festival celebrating the winter solstice.
  2. 2. Vibrant red and green plant often associated with Christmas.
  3. 3. Finnish Christmas figure, often depicted as a bearded man in red.
  4. 5. Spanish Christmas celebration featuring music, dance, and food.
  5. 7. Nativity scene or crib display in Spanish-speaking countries.
  6. 8. Mesoamerican dish often eaten during Christmas in Latin America.
  7. 11. Scandinavian folklore character similar to Santa Claus.
  8. 13. Lavish meal shared with family and friends during Christmas.
  9. 15. Traditional Christmas dish in many Latin American countries.
  10. 17. Slavic winter festival with Christmas traditions like caroling and fortune-telling.
  11. 18. Japanese Christmas tradition of eating fried chicken on Christmas Eve.