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Christmas Tradition in Belgium |
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Christmas is considered as the arrival of holiday season. Christmas gifts are one of their major attractions. In order to make the Christmas celebration memorable, people apply unique Christmas gift ideas. Homemade Christmas gifts are one of the best ways to show your love. You can also send beautiful Christmas greeting cards to your loved ones.
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Christmas decoration is another key aspect of Christmas Celebrations.People decorate their homes with beautiful Christmas tree. Bells, stars, candies are also added on the Christmas tree to make it more attractive. During Christmas celebrations, people sing Christmas carols. Christmas recipes are another major attraction of Christmas celebrations.
Interesting Facts about Christmas Tradition in Belgium
During Christmas celebrations, there are two Santa Claus figures in Belgium. One is St. Nicholas and other is Pere Noel.
St. Nicholas pays visit to Waloon language speaking people during Christmas celebrations.
It is quite interesting to know that St. Nicholas visits twice during Christmas celebrations.
His first visit is on 4th of December. He makes a list of good and bad children. His second visit is on 6th of December. He gives beautiful Christmas gifts to good children and twigs to bad one.
Pere Noel pays visit to french speaking people. His companion during this visit is Pere Fouettard.
Feast of St. Nicholas is a religious occasion and observed with church services, along with family gatherings.
Lip-smacking Christmas cakes are baked during Christmas celebrations.
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