We all have the tradition of eating dumplings, pasting Spring couplets, setting off firecrackers, wearing new clothes and giving lucky money during the Spring Festival. In Western Christmas, there are also many interesting traditions:
bake
Baked goods are probably the most common Christmas tradition, right? Whether it's a holiday cake, a light ginger cracker or a simple homemade cookie with multiple shapes and colors, the Christmas decoration manufacturer says.
On Christmas Eve, I am busy preparing to buy baking materials. Mothers will show their abilities to make all kinds of Christmas cakes, especially Christmas cookies.
The most pleasant moment is that some friends and family gather in the kitchen, listening to the cheerful Christmas songs, happily baking all kinds of cookies, small cakes, cookies and so on.
Going to the Christmas market
On Christmas Eve in the West, one of the popular traditions is to visit the Christmas market.
Christmas markets are held everywhere. In Vancouver, the annual Christmas market starts at the beginning of December. People who participate in the exhibition prepare the most local Christmas decorations, snacks and so on, so that the ordinary place is filled with the wonderful winter wonderland.
You can see so many stalls of beautiful Christmas gifts and artifacts, such as nutcrackers or Christmas pyramids, that you can't stop looking at them.
And of course, these markets also serve food. In addition to spiced red wine and specialty salty hot drinks, there are many delicious desserts such as marshmallows, chocolate apples and sugared almonds.
Write Christmas cards
The tradition of writing Christmas cards began in Britain in 1843 and spread to Canada, the United States and other places 30 years later.
Today, in advanced weeks alone, more than a billion Christmas cards are sent from around the world. Writing Christmas cards is also one of the important traditions.
In many families, while eating cookies, drinking hot chocolate, with the most warm words, writing blessings to friends and relatives, affixed stamps, in the moment thrown into the letter, the heartfelt blessing also sent to the distance!
A glass of eggnog
In Canada, the United States, people drink eggnog at Christmas. It is also an important tradition. In the winter to this festival, drink a cup of warm eggnog! With a warm heart;
eggnog can be made from milk, cream, eggs and spices such as sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. It does not contain alcohol itself, but rum, brandy or cordial can be added to make a cocktail to enhance the flavor. It originated in England, where eggnog was believed to have the power to cure colds and was often eaten in winter.
Holiday Cocktails of All Kinds
1. Hot Buttered Rum
Warm, creamy rum has a soothing effect, especially in cold climates. The usual hot creamy rum is packed with spices and leaves a creamy smoothness in the mouth. The process for making hot creamy rum is as simple as whisking cream and spices together, adding some hot water, and then pouring in the rum!
2. Mulled Wine or Vin Chaud
Spicewine is the Christmas version of Spanish Sangria. Grab a new bottle of red wine with a dash of brandy, orange and honey, and add the essential Christmas spices to kick off your Christmas season with a rich and fruity flavor.
Added alcohol: Red wine
3. Spiked Hot Chocolate
Drinking hot chocolate growing up is sure to bring back memories of your childhood. For a change this Christmas, add Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua or Amarula to your hot chocolate! If you don't want too much cream and sweetness, try adding a little agave. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to give the drink a festive vibe.
4. Apple Cider
With a glass of warm cider in your hand, walk into the Christmas market and enjoy one of the most delicious and heartwarming Christmas drinks in the festive atmosphere. Apple cider is generally low in alcohol, and in some parts of the United States and Canada, it can even be a completely non-alcoholic apple drink. If you want to take part in the celebration, you may want to have an apple cider!
Christmas songs from around the world
Carolina has a long history in many countries.
In Greece, children go from house to house on Christmas morning singing "Kalanda" to the music of drums, bells and triangles. In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, the "Lucia Festival" before Christmas is very important. People dressed in white robes light up the grey winter with garlands of lights and traditional songs.
In North America, churches are singing Christmas songs!
Cookies for Santa
Another popular tradition in North America is to prepare cookies and milk for Santa. So on the night of December 24, people leave a plate of home-baked cookies and a glass of milk on the windowsill for Santa to enjoy before he goes down the chimney.
Sometimes you can see carrots for Santa's reindeer to bring presents to the children who are looking forward to waking up the next morning!
Save the best for last: Christmas gourmet treats
Not only is Christmas a time to celebrate love and tradition, but it's also a time to indulge in food.
Germans enjoy duck or goose at Christmas, while in Poland, people eat carp.
In Luxembourg, Christmas dinner is more down to earth, served simply with black pudding, mashed potatoes and applesauce.
The French celebrate with Turkey and chestnuts or the infamous foie gras.
Turkey is also eaten in Greece, but not before December 25th, when, according to Greek tradition, people fast.
In the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and other places, the Christmas dinner must include Turkey. This Turkey is often served with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. If you eat Turkey, you can continue to eat, then you can enjoy some mince pies, desserts, etc.
And the wine to go with it.