Some of the traditions include potato cakes from Israel, Swedish Christmas sausage, and mushroom pockets from Poland. Recipes from each country can be found at this site. Another fun tradition comes from Mexico. Children leave their shoes outside, filled with straw. The straw is for the camels and the Kings leave presents in return.
Crafts also play a big role in the holiday season.
Snowmen can be made from foam balls. Gingerbread houses can be made from Graham Crackers, icing, and candies. Click on Fun for Families and then Family. Search for holiday crafts on Family. A great weekend holiday tradition might be traveling to a Christmas Tree Farm.