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Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. 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 governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion.
Christmas traditions include a variety of customs, religious practices, rituals, and folklore associated with the celebration of Christmas. Many of these traditions vary by country or region , while others are practiced virtually identically worldwide.
Natal Luz, which literally means "Christmas of Lights", is an annual Christmas festival in Gramado, Brazil. [1] The festival began in 1986 as a small concert conducted by Eleazar de Carvalho, one of the country's most celebrated orchestra conductors. Over the years, it has grown into Brazil's largest Christmas event. [2]
An early Brazilian representation of Santa Claus, December 1904 [1]. The Santa Claus tradition did not exist in Brazil in the 19th century. His popularity started to grow in the early 20th century, with an early representation of him, already in red and white garments, appearing in the 24 December 1904 edition of the Brazilian magazine O Malho.
Puritan settlers disapproved of any Christmas traditions based on the supernatural or extravagant, and the spooky elements faded from the general backdrop of Christmas customs in the early United ...
It is also widespread in countries with a German-speaking minority, such as Transylvania in Romania, South Tyrol in Italy, Eupen in Belgium, and various diasporas such as the German Brazilian and German American communities. Traditions of Weihnachten influenced Advent and Christmastide culture throughout the world.
Commemorates the end of the Empire of Brazil and the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic on November 15, 1889. November 20 Black Consciousness Day: Dia da Consciência Negra: Celebrates the Black Consciousness Day in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares, born this day (year is uncertain). December 25 Christmas Day: Natal: Celebrates the nativity of ...
Adriana Urbina walks through what her Christmas Eves look like in Venezuela. The post An ode to hallacas and my favorite Venezuelan Christmas traditions appeared first on In The Know.