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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 pi...

Christmas is observed in almost every country and there are many different ways that people celebrate this fun holiday. While some traditions remain the same, there are some aspects that are unique to different parts of the world. One thing that typically remains the same throughout the Christmas celebrations is the tradition of giving gifts. However, who gives out the gifts is what makes each tradition unique. Surdyke Yamaha has looked into the different Santas from different countries to help get you in the gift-giving spirit.  Russia - Ded Moroz & The Snow Maiden Also known as Grandfather Frost, Ded Moroz is very similar to Santa Claus, however, there are a few noticeable differences. Ded Moroz travels with his granddaughter  Snegurochka , The Snow Maiden. Together they plan New Year's Eve parties for kids and will show up at each party hand delivering gifts to the children. Instead of using reindeer, Dez Moroz travels by  troika , which is a horse ...

There are many different ways that people celebrate this fun holiday. 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. From waiting until January and celebrating a "good witch" who brings gifts, to some areas who don't even know about Christmas. Check out these interesting Christmas facts to help get you in the Christmas spirit. 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! 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 throug...

We all know that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but how much do you really know about your favorite holiday? In order to help you completely embrace the Christmas Spirit, your friends at Surdyke Yamaha in Osage Beach have put together a list of our favorite trivia facts about Christmas. Prepare to be the hit at all your Christmas gatherings! "Jingle Bells" was originally intended to be a song for Thanksgiving. Santa Claus, Indiana and Santa, Idaho are real towns. Christmas Day was first celebrated in Rome in 336 AD. No one knows who the first President to decorate a Christmas tree in the White House was. Some say it was 14th President, Franklin Pierce, but others say it was the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. Most people in Japan celebrate Christmas by eating strawberry shortcake and fried chicken. Americans send more than 3 billion Christmas cards every year. 1/6 of all retail purchases made in a year are Christmas-related. ...