what a traditional christmas is for you
thank you in advance
2006-11-19 00:54:54 · 17 answers · asked by areyou_looking_atme 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I'm from America, and our personal tradition is to go over to my parents or brothers house on Christmas Eve for dinner, family time, and opening gifts. Christmas morning, I try to wake up before the kids so we can watch them get excited by all the gifts 'Santa' left them in the night. Then, for the noon meal, my in-laws come over and we have more family time and opening gifts. Probably pretty similar to many Americans - very basic.
One thing our neighborhood does (on the 23rd this year) is have luminaries. It spans several blocks and the streets are closed to traffic, and the sight is really beautiful. It's a tradition that has been around since before I was born - there are carriage rides and hot cocoa and cookies in the park, and some people go caroling.
Merry Christmas!
2006-11-19 01:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by shellbugger 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wales
A traditional christmas is exchanging gifts between friends and family. A real christmas tree in our front window, decorations around the house and log fires! Christmas eve leaving a mince pie and a drink for Santa and a carrot for Rudolf. Christmas morning waking up and opening the gifts around the tree. the smell of turkey fills the house. Family members call for a traditional christmas dinner of Turkey with all the trimmings follwed by christmas pudding and white sauce. Watch the TV and fall asleep and thankful that its over for another year.
2006-11-19 09:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by KAZ M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Ontario Canada and our tradition is waking up around 7am, and my husband starts breakfast. We call my parents and they come over. After breakfast we open the gifts and usually just have fun for the day looking at our new stuff and watching movies. We go over to my parents later in the day for dinner then usually watch another movie or go for a nice walk. Thats our Christmas. We dont have much family around but we make the best of what we do have. Christmas eve is my favourite though because friends come over for a drink and to visit so its usually a busy day.
2006-11-19 10:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
England - A traditional Xmas is putting up the tree, presents all around it, cooking Xmas day dinner with the family around, the house like a tip, Something boiling over, gravy too thick, everyone talking with there mouths full, loads and loads of washing up (no dishwasher) suddenly everyone disappearing or falling asleep while clearing up is done, few games laughter, arguments, tears and tantrums and then peace they have all gone home. AND I ENJOY IT BRING IT ON
2006-11-19 19:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kirks Folley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trinidad, West indies.
Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago
According to historical records Christmas was first observed in Trinidad in 1569. The festival was celebrated by six priests of the order of Observantines headed by Fr. Miguel Diosdados (Reyes). They visited several villages and were treated to local cuisine.
Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago is a very joyous occasion. Families commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ by going to church. For many this means an annual pilgrimage to church on Christmas Eve to celebrate Midnight Mass. Christmas is also a memorable event that is celebrated by large gatherings of families and friends. Sumptuous meals are prepared, and visitors are invited to partake of the feast. These visitors include not only friends and family, but also those groups of people who go from house to house serenading the members of the home with indigeneous Spanish carols, known as Parang.
These groups, similar to European and American carollers, are called Paranderos, and they sing traditional Parang songs. They trek through neighbourhoods, evoking the spirit of the season with joyful melodies and infectious rhythms. The cuatro, bass box, mandolin, ‘chac-chac’ (maracas), flutes, tambourines, guitar and other instruments are all used to accompany the Paranderos. The vibrant rhythms of Parang music encourage one and all to sing along. The Paranderos are rewarded for their performances with Christmas food & drink offered by the host of the house.
Traditional food served at Christmas time consists of generous helpings of ham, turkey, pastelles, fruit cake, sweet breads, and other selected delicacies, along with traditional drinks such as sorrel, ginger beer, and ponche de crème.
Christmas is a very important time in Trinidad &Tobago. It is the fusion of the end of year excitement while ushering the imminent carnival season. It is a time when loved ones gather to reminisce on the past year while celebrating the presence of each other. It is a time of food and drink, music and celebration, and peace and love, as the birth of Christ is honoured and celebrated.
2006-11-19 12:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by smokey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am living in Scotland although born in England. I do consider Scotland to be my home. U have probably guessed i am not a christian so obviously do not celebrate Christmas. But because of the public holiday i am forced to take i do get to spend some quality time with my family and means that i can visit my parents in England. I do wish all my friends and colleagues who celebrate Christmas a happy one.
2006-11-19 09:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by maze 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am from Liverpool in UK my wife is from Glasgow Scotland UK and for us we will be travelling to Glasgow to see the grandchildren and see them on Christmas day we will have a lovely Christmas Dinner as my son-in-law is a chef so the meal will be delicious, whisky and table wine will be flowing. Turkey and stuffing and the usual vegetables will be served but my son in law always makes a delicious gravy
2006-11-19 09:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by braveheart321 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi I'm from the U.K, and Christmas is mainly about spending money on stupid presents that nobody wants, visiting people you don't like, getting drunk and being expected to recognise every other religion in our multi ethnical dumping ground called Great Britain,!!
2006-11-19 16:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United States. For me it's spending it with my family. We all go to either my aunt or my cousin's house, have dinner together, and laugh and have fun. We stay up until midnight and then pass out the presents from under the tree and open them. We usually all head home once it's morning.
2006-11-19 09:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IN england and a tad xmas for me is cooking the meat the night before andf doing veg and being to knackered next day to enjoy the dinner i made .
2006-11-19 09:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by rudd_linda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋