Which countries celebrate Christmas

Most countries in the West celebrate Christmas, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Italy, Australia, Argentina, Ireland, Iceland, and so on.

Customs of Christmas in different countries:

1, the United States: cookies and milk for Santa Claus?

American families like to prepare treats for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Most churches also hold candlelight gatherings at midnight, which usually include a performance of the nativity scene.

2. Canada: opening presents on Christmas Eve?

Canadian families usually open presents on Christmas Eve after doing a party. Others open only one gift and save the rest for Christmas Day.

3. Russia: fasting on Christmas Eve day?

The fast usually lasts until after the Christmas Eve party or when the stars come out. At the end of the fast, Russians eat a traditional Russian dish called kutya, which includes grains, honey, and poppy seeds, and the family eats from a single bowl to symbolize unity. But no meat is allowed.?

4, Italy: Christmas Eve to eat "seven fish feast"?

The traditional Christmas Eve meal for Italians includes seafood and pasta. The "Feast of the Seven Fishes" features seven different seafood dishes, and the tradition of eating seafood comes from the Roman Catholic practice of not eating meat on Christmas Eve.

5. Australia: Cold food on Christmas Day

While many people portray Christmas as a cozy holiday with snow, Australians celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer. Australians usually eat cold food on Christmas Eve, and fish markets are packed with seafood hoarders in the run-up to Christmas. Creamy meringue cookies are a must-have Christmas dessert for Australians.