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Christmas is celebrated all around the world. Each country has different customs and traditions. Learn about the Christmas traditions in Australia. Different countries celebrate in their own way including different dates, food, drinks which lead to a variety of diverse Christmas traditions around the World! This article features popular Australian Christmas traditions detailing the celebrations, gift giving, Santa Claus and other customs followed in Australia.

Ireland has certain unique Christmas traditions but more importantly, each family has a distinctive way of celebrating it. The country of Ireland is known for their pomp and show during this season, as numerous lights and decorations are seen in churches, houses, shopping areas and street corners.

Culture is a term that defines the growth and development of a human being by the influence of the social and political situation. Indian culture is a blend of various cultures across the world, at different points in history and also its own rich traditions. Though development and modernity has set in. the people of India remain rooted in their strong and rich heritage.

Culture is a term that defines the growth and development of a human being by the influence of the social and political situation. Indian culture is a blend of various cultures across the world, at different points in history and also its own rich traditions.

Most of the customs that we now associate with a traditional American Christmas are neither traditionally American nor very old. Christmas celebrations were frowned upon in colonial America. In fact, the Puritans of New England considered Christmas celebrations to be pagan and idolatrous, a view that did not change in New England until the late 19th century.

The United States has such a diversity of cultures and traditions, it is actually quite difficult to say what is uniquely American. Many of the Christmas holiday activities vary from family to family and often depend on the cultural heritage of the family members.

Either you want to spend your holidays on the snowy mountains or by the dazzling sea, enjoy a traditional Christmas or a glamorous holiday season, Greece is the place to be. After Easter and the Lenten season, Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Greek culture.

Most people associate French culture with Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very different and varies by region. Historically, the French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic tribe. France was initially defined as the western area of Germany known as Rhineland but it later came to refer to a territory that was known as Gaul during the Iron Age and Roman era.

The Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony is an ancient and beautiful service. A unique part of the ceremony is that the Bride and Groom do not say any vows. The ceremony itself shows the couples? willingness to come forward and be married, and accept God into their new home.

Austria is beautiful year round, but You think the most idyllic and romantic time is in the weeks before Christmas. Despite the cold and the snow everyone is outside having a good time at the Christkindlmarkt, an open-air market

Christmas is celebrated with high spirits and gusto in many countries of the world. Though the way of celebrating Christmas differs in various regions but the fervour and enthusiasm remains the same. Caroling, feasting, christmas decorations, midnight mass and gift-giving are the main ingredients of a perfect Christmas celebration.

Traditional Zulu dancing is an important part of the Zulu culture. Dancing is usually performed during a traditional Zulu ceremony, and is accompanied by vibrant singing and sometimes the beating of drums. Zulu dance is something quite spectacular,

Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village is the perfect venue for those seeking a taste of Africa while holding a conference or African team building event. Lesedi African Lodge and Cultural Village offers the opportunity of experiencing the south african cultures and traditions of the people of Africa. Located in the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the village is only a 45-minute drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Enjoy the attractions of colorful medieval market with Spanish cultural & traditional art craft, food, fashion and lifestyle during the Cervantes Week.

Mehndi holds a lot of cultural significance in Indian traditions. Be it weddings, Karva Chauth or other occasions, mehndi plays an important role in all the ceremonies and festivals of India. In today's era of modernization, the new styles and designs of mehndi are coming up, adding glamour and fun to it.