Christmas Around the World

Christmas is celebrated in many different forms around the world. In America Santa Claus brings presents to good boys and girls, but in Austria these gifts are given by Christkind, the Christ Child. Many people in other countries celebrate Christmas on the 24th rather than the 25th, and have different and interesting traditions! In the pages below you can learn how Christmas is celebrated around the world in pictures, video, and text, and find great recipes for special Chritsmas foods!

Please send us your stories, pictures, video links, and recipes from Chrismtas around the world to info@santasquarters.com!

Christmas in Europe

Christmas in Austria - In Austria Christmas is celebrated on the 24th with beautiful markets throughout the country. Video, Pictures, and Recipes.

Christmas in Croatia - Learn about Christmas in Croatia including pictures from downtown Zagreb and a link to Croatian Christmas cookie recipes.

Christmas in Sweden - Sweden has some of the most interesting Christmas traditions of all...from St. Lucia to fish and rice porridge!

Christmas in Asia

Christmas in Hong Kong - Although only 12-13% of the population in Hong Kong is Christian, they have big and impressive Christmas celebrations with giant artificial Christmas trees and decorated buildings in the city center.

Christmas in Malaysia - Malaysia, a truly multi-cultural country with a majority Muslim population, celebrates Christmas like many other religious holidays...people of all races and religions are welcome!