Christmas in Europe

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In most Christian countries, Christmas is celebrated traditionally between 24 December and 27 December. Furthermore, in almost all countries that maintain Christian customs, a sumptuous feast and the giving of presents to one another are at the centre of the celebrations.In some countries, however, over the years, classical Christmas

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Christmas in Europe

Tags: Global Switzerland, Society and Culture, Celebrations, events and customs
Spatial extent: Europe
Time: 2019

Map objects: Angyal, Aniolek, Babagjyshi i Viti te Ri, Babai i Krishtlindjeve, Babbo Natale, Bodach na Nollaig, Bozicek, Christchind, Christkind, Daidi na Nollag, Ded Moroz, Deda Mraz, Dedek Mraz, Dedo Mraz, Did Moroz, Djed Bozicnjak, Dyado Koleda, Dzieciatko, Dzied Maroz, Father Christmas, Jezisek, Jezisko, Jézuska, Jólasveinar, Joulupukki, Jõuluvana, Julemanden, Julenissen, Julgubben, Jultomten, Kaledu Senelis, Kerstman, Mos Craciun, Näärivana, Noel Baba, Pai Natal, Papa Noel, Pare Noel, Père Noël, Reyes Magos, Saint Basil, Saint Nicholas, Siôn Corn, Swiety Mikolaj, Weihnachtmann, Ziemassvetku vecitis