Show yule product of all ail lands myriad of customs add to seasons joy christmas in the united states Is composed ot of threads from many countries and reflects their customs in church and home the traditional U english christ mas calls for family reunions gifts carols parties and a pantomime for the children in a season of general good will although many of the old picturesque english customs have faded they still contribute to the modern holiday through christmas pageants the designs on christmas christinas cards and the narratives la in ballads and carols describing the festivities tivi tivit ties les of the old days in scandinavian countries preparations and cooking are begun weeks in advance in or order d er to stock the home I 1 for the three weeks of hospitality and leisure during tho the holiday season the celebration itself begins on christmas eve with an elaborate supper followed by a tree with family worship about it and singing before the gifts are distributed early church la Is attended by everyone on christmas morning because the shepherds first to worship the tha baby jesus came early and then returned to their work traditionally germany kept christmas with much heartiness including a home festival and attendance at church chi children dren in n the netherlands ae leave ave their wooden shoes filled with hay for st nicholas white horse in the netherlands and belgium december 6 Is the childrens holiday with december 25 reserved for the religious holiday religious features are prominent during the holiday in france especially ally midnight mass followed by christmas supper with family dinners and reunions on christmas day christmas in brazil south of the equator is a summer festival with fireworks picnics fiestas and boating excursions in spite of the summer weather papa noel comes dressed as santa claus with his reindeer and sleigh |