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Christmas Traditions…
• In Alaska, a star on a pole is taken from door to door, followed by Herod's Men, who try to capture the star. Colonial doorways are often decorated with pineapple, a symbol of hospitality.
Christmas Traditions…
• Ice skating at Rockefeller Center in New York City is something that thousands and thousands of people do every year.
Christmas Traditions…
• The National Christmas Tree: Every year on December 1st, there is a special ceremony to light the Christmas tree at the White House
Christmas Traditions…
• In Hawaii, at the beginning of December, everyone waits anxiously for the arrival of the Christmas Tree ship…the boat that brings trees for all the islanders!
Some Christmas traditions around the world…
• SinterKlass in Belgium is celebrated on the 5th of December, when he arrives on his boat from Madrid
Some Christmas traditions around the world…
• In Germany, people decorate their houses with electric candles, and a wreath called Adventskranz