In the last of 10 features on Christmas around the world we visit Venezuela with Romelia Alvarado. Romelia Alvarado: In Venezuela, Christmas is celebrated as a religious occasion. As in Colombia, the presents are brought by El Niño Jesus (Baby Jesus) instead of Papá Noél (Santa Claus). The unofficial start ...
Christmas Around the World is a ten-part series. This audio podcast on Norway is narrated by Ed Stortro, who created this series. His father grew up in Norway and immigrated to Canada and the U.S. Ed Stortro was born in Vancouver, Canada, and has lived in the States since he ...
Christmas in France is celebrated mainly in a religious manner, though secular ways of celebrating the occasion also exist, such as Christmas fairs, decorations and carols.
Nate Foreman shares about Christmas in France.
Children do not hang Christmas stockings but put their shoes by the fireplace so Père Noël, Father Christmas or Santa Claus, as you might say, can give them gifts
Book Talk: Wilma Doane podcast Wilma Doane, a resident of Ridgefield, is an avid book lover. She reads two to three books a week and makes a point to indulge in “cheap entertainment,” buying a hardback book when it includes an event with the author. Last year, she received a ...
Christmas Around the World is a 10-part series. This audio podcast on Germany is narrated by Igor Schlidt. Igor Schlidt grew up in Paderborn, which is located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. Today, he lives with his wife in Vancouver. Igor Schlidt: In Germany, Christmas traditions vary by ...
Christmas Around the World is a 10-part series. This audio podcast is narrated by Konstantine Goldinov. Goldinov spent the first 15 years of his life in Kazakhstan, then moved to the U.S. He now lives in Vancouver. Konstantine Goldinov: Sviata Vecheria or “Holy Supper” is the central tradition of the ...
Christmas Around the World is a 10-part series. This audio podcast is narrated by Tatyana (Tanya) Ivanov. Tanya Ivanov was born in Kazakhstan and moved to the U.S. when she was five. She now lives in Vancouver. Tanya Ivanov: As in other Eastern Orthodox countries, Christmas is celebrated on January ...
Christmas Around the World is a 10-part series. This audio podcast is narrated by Romelia Alvarado. She lived seven years in Guatemala with her missionary parents before moving to Louisville, Ky. Today, she works in Vancouver but returns often to visit her family in Kentucky. Romelia Alvarado: Columbia. Christmas is ...
Christmas Around the World is a 10-part series. This audio podcast is narrated by Mohit Abraham. He grew up in the United Arab Emirates and now lives in Vancouver with his wife and family. Mohit Abraham: Christians are a small minority in India with only 2.3% of the population. But ...
Christmas Around the World is a 10-part series. This audio podcast is narrated by Mila (pronounced Mee La) Romine who grew up south of Manila in Bicol, Philippines. She has been living in the United States for the last 16 years. Mila Romine: Christmas in the Philippines, one of two ...