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I enjoy reading and researching traditions and legends of Christmas.... Thought I might share a couple with you today......* If you live in the Netherlands, you put hay and sugar inside your shoe on the night before St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas horse will eat the hay and sugar when they stop at your house... After the horse eats, Saint Nicholas repays you by filling your shoes with candy and tiny gifts.......
*In Spain, you place straw in your shoes. The camels of the Three Kings will eat the straw as they pass by your house and leave gifts on Epiphany, twelve nights after Christmas.
* In some parts of Germany, Christmas you get gifts from a girl called Christkind. She wears a crown of candles and carries a basket full of gifts to give to children... { a scary being called Hans Trapp is said to go with Christkind, who waves a stick to threaten the naughty children....
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire... It's time for home.... author unknown
5 comments:
Oh Marietta,
I just love hearing about other cultural holiday traditions. Thank you for sharing. The photo you posted is beautiful. One of my favorite trees is the white birch. Not sure if that one is silver or white, but it is truly pretty, especially when you double click to have a closer look. Have a great Saturday.
Maureen
M: I loved reading other traditions. And being to sit by the fire with loved ones, well that's priceless... Merry Christmas.
Marietta , such wonderful information -- Have a warm and Blessed wekend - Kathy - ga ♥
I always enjoy reading about customs in other countries too. I have enjoyed all your Christmas posts. You have told some wonderful heartwarming stories. Thanks for sharing. The graphics you share are great also! Have a nice weekend! Twyla
Hi Marietta,
Love reading these traditions. Speaking of naughty, my little granddaughter informed me that her daddy is on the naughty list. I asked her if she was on it too and she said " noooooooo"...too cute!!
Blessings~
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