Christmas Traditions From Around the World

With just a few days left until Christmas and Christmas shopping in overdrive, Surdyke Yamaha wants to take a moment to remember what really matters this season. No matter the gifts or the money spent, the most important thing is spending time with family and continuing or starting new holiday traditions. There are many different ways that people celebrate Christmas. While some traditions stay the same, like food, family and St. Nick, there are many aspects that are unique to different parts of the world. The best boat dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks has some Christmas traditions from around the world to get you into the Christmas spirit. Check them out below!


GERMANY


The Advent calendar is at the center of Christmas celebration in Germany. They can be made of many different materials, from paper to fir wreaths. Christmas trees are also a big part of their celebration, and in many cases, are secretly decorated by the mother. While we normally think that the glass pickle tradition is from Germany, many Germans haven't heard of it. Between Christmas and New Year’s, the famous ski jumping "Four Hills Tournament" happens in Germany and Austria.

CHINA


Christmas is not widely celebrated in China. A few of the larger cities may celebrate the holiday with trees, lights, and decorations, but the majority of rural areas don't know about it. Ironically, most Christmas decor is made in China, but they may not even know what they're making!

ITALY


Family's spend this holiday together eating delicious food and enjoying each others company. Christmas Eve is generally a day of fasting, ended by a light meal in the evening. Though the biggest celebration happens on January 6th, for Epiphany with La Befana, a kind old witch. The tale says that she followed the wise men around looking for baby Jesus and then got lost, so she checks every home looking for him and leaving gifts along the way.


FRANCE


Merry Christmas in French is "Joyeux Noël". They use nativity cribs to decorate their homes throughout December, and nativity figures are sold at the fairs around town. Yule logs, made out of cherry wood are burned in their homes throughout the night in case Mary and Jesus happened to come through. The large Christmas meal is eaten late Christmas Eve or early Christmas morning after Mass and could consist of roasted turkey with chestnuts, roast goose, oysters, foie gras, lobster, venison, and cheese.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SURDYKE YAMAHA


There are so many fun and unique ways to celebrate Christmas. No matter what traditions you enjoy around Christmas, we hope that you get to spend time with your friends, family, and loved ones. Remember that Surdyke Yamaha is the best boat dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks and we can’t wait to see you after the holidays! From boats to PWC's and ATV's at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have toys the whole family will enjoy. At Surdyke Yamaha, you really do ride on our reputation! We hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
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