Feb 2
"Buon Natale" in Italian means "Merry Christmas" in English. It is a common greeting used during the Christmas season in Italian-speaking countries.
Countries that have a Christian population have Christmas celebrations. Even countries that do not have a large Christian presence are falling into line with the marketing aspects of the the Christmas season.
Christmas in Denmark is in the season of winter. Just like UK and most other countries ;)
Christmas. However, I've heard it used as the Christmas season: "las navidenas".
Spain celebrates Christmas on the same day, but instead of one day of Christmas, there is a Christmas season. The Christmas season starts on the 8th of December with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and ends on January 6th with Three Kings Day.
One can purchase antique Christmas ornament sets at eBay, Ruby Lane, Copperton Lane, Amazon, Auctionata, etc. One can also inspect the flea markets during Christmas season. In German speaking countries like Germany, Austria and Switzerland, lots of antique Christmas ornament sets are being offered at "Chriskindlmarkt" or Christmas Market.
That is Spanish, should actually be spelled "el niño dios", means the God child, and refers to Jesus Christ - which some religious beliefs hold to be God incarnated - as a child (as remembered during Christmas celebrations).
Thye Epiphany is the correct, theological term for the January 6Th holiday that marks the end of the Christmas season. It is most popular in Italy ( Little Christmas) and in Spanish-Speaking countries- the Trey Reyes or three kings. In some European lands, the idea is to save the gift exchanging for January 6 and let Christmas proper retain the Religious angle. This was true in the Netherlands according to a radio documentary styled like a Newscast- with Bing Crosby as ( Anchorman) made sometime in the fifties and released as a cassette tape a few years back.
"Tannenbaum" is a German word that translates to "fir tree" in English. It is commonly associated with the Christmas song "O Tannenbaum," which celebrates the beauty and symbolism of the fir tree during the holiday season. The term has cultural significance, particularly in German-speaking countries, where it represents the tradition of decorating Christmas trees.
The season in Sweden on Christmas is winter.
"Villancicos Navidad" is spanish and translates to "Christmas carols". A christmal carol is a song or hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas or the winter season.
Turron is a Spanish food. The term 'turron' is used in particular to reference a type of Spanish Almond candy that is popular during the Christmas season.