Russia Christmas is not an official holiday but winter celebrations include decorating trees. Day, when toys and cakes are given to children. Twelve nights after Christmas, children place barley in their shoes and leave them in doorways. In the morning the barley is gone and gifts fill the shoes. The children never seem to notice the size difference when someone dresses up and delivers the gifts.
Many families incorporate several traditions.
Santa Claus may bring gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Wales Christmas time brings songs, carols are sung in contests as part of the celebrations. The Christmas goose and taffy-pulling are Welsh Christmas traditions. Holly is not brought into the house prior to Christmas, as it is believed to bring on quarreling. Send a free electronic card for any occasion.