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I seeking lodging in Bethlehem. On each night for nine nights family members or guests walk from room to room knocking on doors. Hardhearted “innkeepers” refuse them entrance.
But on Christmas Eve doors are flung wide. Candles blaze and all sing the praises of the Lord. Children smash the pinata, a hollow pottery animal figure that showers them with gifts and candy.
An Angel brings toys to some Swiss children. Italian youngsters look forward to the visit of Befana, the old woman who carries treats to the good and ashes to the bad.
The youngest camel of those which carried the Wise Men brings gifts in southern Syria. Children leave bowls of water and wheat for the little animal.
Christians in Iran fast from the first of December. They eat no meat, milk, or eggs until the fast is broken with a splendid meal on Christmas Eve. Armenians Eat Spinach , Most holiday diners relish fancy foods, but Armenians favor
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