Vintage Large Lot Christmas Around the World Ornaments

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The celebration of the Yuletide Season, with its religious observances, customs and folklore, varies all over the world. Legends and facts blend into a variety of rituals and traditions that are fascinating to learn about while they give us a more intimate understanding of people in different lands. These ornaments were originally sold in 1979 (30 years old). These ornaments range in measurements from approximately 2.5 to 5.5 inches high. These ornaments are not only decorative, but they are also a teaching aid for young children.Each ornament comes with a tag that tells about the custom of each country. The ornaments are as follow: .Black America-A typical Christmas brings the family together for church services. Afterwards the congregation and minister exchange holiday wishes. Merry Christmas. (2) Traditional America-Williamsburg tradition festivities include various ceremonies, simple decorations for the home and the lighting of the community tree. Merry Christmas. Austria-In Austria the " Stollen" is a special Christmas gift cake..famous also throughout Germany. Frohliche Weihnachten. China-In China children hand up their stockings and hope that Santa Claus (Dun Che Lao Ren-Christmas Old Man) will fill them with toys, dolls and candy. Czechoslovakia-On a cold St. Stephen's Day King Wenceslaus set out to feed a poor man. Wver he walked his footprints thawed the ground. This miracle kept his faithful servant from freezing to death. Vesele Vanoce. Denmark-In Denmark even the birds are included in the Christmas festivities. Early Christmas morning each household sets out a gift of seeds and wheat stalks for the birds. Glaedeling Jul. England-In Merrie Olde England, all members of the family search the forest for a suitable Yule Log of ash, oak, or pine. Merry Christmas. France-In France three boy kings carrying lanterns lead children dressed as " Shepherds" , " Angels" and stable " Animals singing carols. Joyeux Noel. Germany-In German homes, a young girl dresses as an angel with golden wings and crown and carries a tiny Christmas tree. Frohliche Weihnachten. Greece-On " Greek Cross Day" in January, the priest tosses a cross into the sea. Young men dive to recover it and the successful one is blessed bringing good fortune. Holland-In Holland, children believe that St. Nicholas rides on a beautiful white horse to deliver presents on his feast day. Gelukkig Kerstfeest. Ireland- In Ireland, a lighted candle is placed in a window and the door is left open for the " Holy Family" to rest on their way to Bethlehem. Nollaig Shona Dhuit. Italy- In Italy " Befana" rides through the air on her broomstick leaving gifts for the Christ Child in each home near the nativity. Buon Natale. Japan- In Japan, churches and homes are decorated with lighted trees, candles, and pine. Carols are sung and gifts exchanged. Mexico- In Mexico, children are blindfolded and given a stick to break the pinata, a hanging figure filled with candies, toys and fruit. Feliz Navidad. Norway-Childred love " Julenissen" the tiny gnome of Christmas with his pointed hat and white beard, bearing gifts. Gledelig Jul. Poland- In Poland, Star Boys hold star-shaped lanterns and sing as they bring gifts and carry wheat to decorate home and church. Wesolych Swiat. Russia-On Christmas Eve the first star symbolizes the beginning of Christmas and in villages young girls pray to Stars to bring them good fortune. Scotland- First footing is a Scottish custom. If the first person entering the house on the New Year is a dark-haired man with a gift of bread, coal or money, the family will be sure of a prosperous year. Molaig Sona Duit. Spain- In Spain, children fill their shoes with carrots or hay for the Tree Kings' hungry camels to eat on their way to Bethlehem. Felices Pascuas. Sweden- In Sweden, at dawn, the eldest daughter serves coffee and sings carols while wearing a crown of candles to represent St. Lucia. God Jul. I have taken several pictures of this item, so take a look at them befor... read more

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