Observance of Christmas by country
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The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national and Indian culture, including in areas where is a religion. In some non-Christian areas, periods of former colonial rule introduced the celebration in others, Christian minorities or foreign cultural influences have led populations to observe the holiday.
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Christmas traditions for many nations include the installing and lighting of Christmas trees, the hanging of Advent wreaths, Christmas stockings, candy canes, setting out cookies and milk, and the creation of Nativity scenes depicting the birth of God Christmas carols may be sung and stories told about such figures as the Baby God St Nicholas, Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Christor Grandfather Frost. The sending and exchange of Christmas card greetings, observance of fasting and special religious observances such as a midnight Mass or Vespers on Christmas Eve, the burning of a log, and the giving and receiving of presents are also common practice. Along with Easter, Christmas is one of the most important periods on the Christian calendar, and is often closely connected to other holidays at this time of year, such as Advent, the Feast of St Nicholas Day, New Year Day.[1]