From Filipino dawn Masses and Tokyo illuminations to Goan churches and Bethlehem pilgrimages, Christmas takes many different forms.
Caracas has a Christmas custom famous far beyond Venezuela: stories of people traveling to early morning Mass on roller skates. The image is wonderfully memorable, but the…
Read the Christmas guide →Peru's Christmas season blends generosity, craft and the high Andes. Chocolatadas bring communities together around sweet hot drinks, while miniature carved Nativity scenes…
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The Philippines begins anticipating Christmas while many countries are still in late summer. By September, songs and decorations may already appear, and the approach to…
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Japan's Christmas is often bright, commercial and romantic rather than a nationwide family religious holiday. Winter illuminations transform city streets, while a popular…
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South Korea's Christmas blends public lights, church celebrations and date-night culture. The holiday is sometimes compared with Valentine's Day because couples may exchange…
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Christmas in India is both a religious observance for Christian communities and a wider season of lights, bakery treats and neighborhood greetings. Goan church bells and…
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Singapore celebrates Christmas under tropical skies with extraordinary levels of urban light. Orchard Road's seasonal displays, indoor decorative 'snow' and…
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In Lebanon, Christmas combines church services and family meals with a remarkably creative decorative tradition: sprouting grains or legumes ahead of the holiday and placing…
Read the Christmas guide →For Christians around the world, Bethlehem carries singular meaning as the place traditionally associated with the birth of Jesus. Manger Square and the Church of the…
Read the Christmas guide →Dubai approaches Christmas as a seasonal celebration for residents and visitors, filling a desert city with decorated hotels, themed markets and indoor winter experiences.…
Read the Christmas guide →Every article explores the customs, foods, places and greetings identified in the supplied editorial outline. Public events and religious observances vary by year and community; details should be checked before a trip.
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