December: A Month with a World of Holidays
December is truly filled with a "World of Holidays" Happy Holidays to my "Youth Fairy Squad"! I found it interesting how many multicultural celebrations this month has. Here are some of the different ways December is celebrated around the world that I have particularly noted. I hope you enjoy learning about some of the traditions as much as I have. CHRISTMAS: Christmas traditions can vary greatly depending on where you are. In the US, Christmas trees covered in white, fluffy snow and snowmen are the norm; while in Australia December falls in the summer and so beach, sand and camping are what's on the agenda. Children in the US leave milk and cookies for Santa; while in the UK mince pies and brandy are left for Father Christmas. And in Ireland, they have not 1 but 13 Santas known as "Yule Lads". HANUKKAH: the 8-day Jewish celebration of the Second Temple re-dedication in Jerusalem. The witnessing of the miracle of the menorah candle lighting, traditio...