how christmas is celebrated around the world

Christmas is celebrated in many different ways around the world, each culture adding its own unique twist to the holiday. In many European countries, the Christmas season begins on December 6th, St. Nicholas' Day, when children leave their shoes outside their doors and receive gifts from the saint. On Christmas Eve, children traditionally leave a plate of cookies and milk for Santa Claus, while in some countries, children leave carrots for Santa's reindeer. In many South American countries, children decorate shoes with flowers and receive gifts on December 24th, known as "Noche de Paz." In many Asian countries, the holiday is celebrated with