Cristofer Manzaneda Moreno

Christmas tradition

1. What is your tradition called? Santa claus

2. Describe your tradition. Santa Claus comes in people’s hoses the 24th evening to
give them presents. He comes into the houses down the chimney.
3. What is the origin of your tradition? Santa Claus is based on a real person, St.
Nicolas, which comes from the Dutch “Sinterklaas”. He was a Christian leader
from the 4th century AD. He wanted to give money to poor people without
knowing about it.
4. When is your tradition held? In the 4th century AD.
5. Where is your tradition held? In Turkey.
6. What is the symbolism behind your tradition? Santa Claus is the symbol of
generosity.

Christmas around the world:

Treasure hunt

1. In India, what type of tree is decorated for Christmas? A banana or mango tree
is decorated for Christmas.
2. Russians celebrate Christmas eating kutya. What is it and what does it
symbolize? It is made of wheat berries or other grains which symbolize hope
and immortality, and honey and poppy seeds which ensure hapiness.
3. Mexicans celebrate Christmas with posadas. What is a posada? Posada is
Spanish for Inn or Loading. These celebrate a part of Christmas. The outside of
houses are decorated.
4. In Rome, Italy, capitone is served on Christmas Eve. What is capitone? Capiton
is a bif female eel, roasted or fried.
5. In Venezuela people listen to aguinaldos. What are aguinaldos? Aguinaldos are
the money done when the children go home to home singing traditional
songs of Christmas
6. In Provence, France, people put santons in a crèche. What are santons and what
is a crèche? *Santons aare small hand-painted, terracota nativity scene
figurines produced in the Providence region. Crèche is a type of figurite.
7. In Japan, people are visited by Hoteiosho. Who is he, and why is he special?
Hosteiosho is an old japonese god
8. In Greece people have to protect themselves from Killantzaroi. What are
Killantzaroi and how can you keep them away? The Killanatzaroi are spirits
who come out a day during Christmas. You can keep them away sprinking holy
water around your home.
9. Germans call Christmas Eve Dickbauch. Why is Christmas Eve called
Dickbauch? Because of the tradition that those who don’t eat well on Christmas
Eve will be haunted by demons during the night.
10. In China, a very important person is named Dun Che Lao Ren. Who is it? It is
Santa Claus. “Dun Che Lao Ren” means “Christmas Old Man”.