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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 09:52 |
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Saint Nicholas Feast Day is an important traditional celebration in most East European countries, in addition to caroling and the twelve dishes in Christmas Eve dinner. The children emulate the life of Saint Nicholas as the bringer of the Christmas traditions of Europe. On the night of December 5, the children wearing angel and devil costumes carol from house to house and receive presents.
In some countries, Santa Claus visit the children on the morning of December 6. The German Christmas tree or Tannenbaum has become a universal Christmas traditions Europe motif like the Advent wreath is the central decoration with four candles lit each Sunday of December. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 10:46 |
