Our two daughters were in charge of decorating the Christmas tree this year. Enriched with a tsunami of colourful decorations it was nearly succumbing to the weight of the countless ornaments (including ones that were self made at school). It made the Tower of Pisa envious of its play with gravity.
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3. Home alone, Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas journey and Scrooge: A Christmas carol.
4. Tonttujen joulukiireet
6. 🇮🇸 because of hot springs and 🇸🇮 because of Planica
7. Of course I give cards and of course I get cards from loved ones
Thankssss everybody for writing above!!!! And sorry that i am super later for answering the questions too!!! 😛 😛 So there are my answers finally!! 😋😜🤪🤭🙃
1️⃣ What do you celebrate in December and how do you celebrate it? For example do you have a Christmas tree or do you go to a church or temple?
We celebrate Christmas in December and also Sinterklaas. And if you want to know abt Sinterklaas I write about that in the Dutch forum: https://penpal-gate.net/forum/12-everyday-life-and-customs/9772-the-dutch-forum/6 For Christmas we have a Christmas tree and my dad always puts a lot of christmas lights that you can also see outside and in the front of the house but others in our street also do that. And for Sinterklaas it is mostly with others in school where you get a secret lot with a name of smb in the class and you have to get a gift and make a mini poem and we celebrate it together. 🙂
My mom and I are also Buddhist (my dad not but my aunt is Buddhist too) but we dont really celebrate that the day that the Buddha became enlightened but we do more privately that you try to follow Buddhist teachings for living a good life but that is every day not only on like one special day.
2️⃣ What happens at your school or your work like a Christmas dinner?
Ok so in our school we celebrate with a Christmas dinner. That is really nice but also bit weird bc it is IN our school in a class room. But it is nice bc lights are out except Christmas lights everywhere and most of our class really try to dress up nicely for it or have a funny Christmas sweater or outfit. And we bring stuff from home that we prepared or bought to school. That is also what a LOTTT of other schools do even if you go to primary school but we also do that bc it is nice to do it like that on school and not so expensive in a restaurant!!!
And we can talk a LOTTT and it is fun. And sometimes there are jokes like somebody has a branch from Christmas tree and say it is miscletoe (sorry if i write it incorrectly) and they give you a kiss suddenly on your cheek or head. But NOTTT romantically but for fun like a friend does that to you and you are like omg WHATTTT???? And they do that just for fun as a joke. And after Christmas dinner we have on Friday final day and then the Christmas vacation of two weeks!!!!! 😃
3️⃣ What is the NICEST Christmas movie that you know or that you would like to watch?
For me and also my mom we like to watch the Christmas special of All you need is love!!!!! That is a Dutch tv show and they bring couples together like for example if your bf or gf lives far away then they secretly bring that person to you to celebrate Christmas!!!!! 😊🥰🥰🥰
4️⃣ Is there a Christmas song in YOUR language that you think ppl dont know?
Wahahahh ok sorry buttt i would say "Niets is cooler dan Kerstmis" and it is from Kinderen voor Kinderen and actually it is for SMALL children in primary school but we sing it sometimes for fun in our class but it is not seriously. You can see the clip on YouTube if you want it.
5️⃣ Did you believe in Santa Claus and if yes how did you find out abt that secret?
For me it was more abt Sinterklaas than Santa Claus. But my parents did not know really how it worked in Dutch tradition so they made some mistakes and i found out that they gave the gifts and not Sinterklaas. But i did not really believe in Santa Claus bc we just give gifts to each other.
6️⃣ If you can celebrate Christmas in another country: which would you like the most?
I would like to celebrate it in the country with the most snow at that time. I think that is maybe Finland? Or maybe Iceland???? Im not sure but in any case in that country and wear a winter outfit that you look like a walking penguin. 😛
7️⃣ Do you give Christmas cards to friends? And do you get them too?
Yes i give some but not many. But only to best friends that you give in person.
8️⃣ Did you ever go to a Christmas market? Or perhaps smt else like Christmas ice skating?
Not really to a Christmas market bc my dad will buy MORE lights and stuff like that. We dont really go to a Christmas market like you see on TV like in Germany. BUTTT we go sometimes to Intratuin which is a HUGE shop for plants and they have a big part with Christmas things in very nice way and you can buy a Christmas tree too that you can choose.
And sometimes when there is a place for Christmas ice skating i go with friends but my parents dont really like that so just when friends can also come. And i want to take Stasyyyy @PinkiePie and @mayuuram to teach them ice skating!!!!! 😛 😛
9️⃣ What is the biggest Christmas tree that you ever saw and where was that?
In Amsterdam there is normally a HUGE tree but we did not yet go to Amsterdam but in two days it is Christmas vacation and i think i will go there!!! 😛
🔟 What do you think is a nice activity if you have Christmas vacation for TWO weeks in your country?
Not getting up super early and also with friends going ice skating if that is possible. And just also with family during Christmas days. So for me not wintersport or very difficult things but just simple with family and friends!!!
➡️ New question of @shirazikira: Does Christmas feel more like a festival, a holiday, or a mood for you?
For me it is not religious but more that it is like tradition and that everybody comes together to celebrate. I did not even think of discounts and stuff like that that @mayuuram said 😛 😛 But in my country it can also be MORE expensive bc they first make stuff more expensive before they give discounts. And i like that it is outside cold but then you get for example inside and you can warm up!!! And the lights make it nicer when it is dark and that gives special feeling.
And for everybody: MERRY CHRISTMAS already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I liked this forum.. I am new here and I am answering all question...
1️⃣ What do you celebrate in December and how do you celebrate it?
In Mizoram, Christmas is the most important celebration in December. We celebrate it religiously and culturally. Homes are decorated with lights, stars, and sometimes Christmas trees. People attend church services, midnight prayers, and carol singing. Families gather, pray together, and share food.
2️⃣ What happens at your school or work?
Schools, colleges, and offices usually have a Christmas program—carol singing, short plays, prayers, and fellowship meals. Many institutions close for a few days, and the atmosphere is joyful and relaxed.
3️⃣ The nicest Christmas movie you know or would like to watch?
I enjoy “The Nativity Story” because it reflects the true meaning of Christmas. Popular movies like “Home Alone” and “The Passion of the Christ” are also commonly watched during the season.
4️⃣ Is there a Christmas song in your language people don’t know?
Yes. There are many beautiful Mizo Christmas hymns and carols like "Aw Lalpa Kan Fak Ang" and "Bethlehem Khua", which are very meaningful but not well known outside Mizoram.
5️⃣ Did you believe in Santa Claus?
As children, many of us knew about Santa Claus through stories and school plays, but we were taught early that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, so Santa was more of a fun character than a real belief.
6️⃣ If you could celebrate Christmas in another country, which one?
I would love to celebrate Christmas in Israel (Bethlehem) for its spiritual significance, or in European countries like Germany or Switzerland for their Christmas markets and winter atmosphere.
7️⃣ Do you give and receive Christmas cards?
Yes. Exchanging Christmas cards, messages, and Bible verses is common. Even today, handwritten cards are still valued, along with digital greetings.
8️⃣ Have you ever been to a Christmas market or ice skating?
There are no European-style Christmas markets, but church fairs, charity stalls, and fellowship gatherings are common. Ice skating is rare, but cultural programs and musical evenings are very popular.
9️⃣ Biggest Christmas tree you’ve ever seen?
The biggest Christmas trees are usually set up at church compounds or public grounds, sometimes very tall and beautifully lit, becoming a focal point for the community.
🔟 Nice activity for a two-week Christmas vacation in your country?
Spending time with family, attending church programs, volunteering, practicing music, and visiting nearby villages is very meaningful. Many people also travel within Mizoram or to neighboring states.
➡️ New question of @shirazikira: Does Christmas feel more like a festival, a holiday, or a mood for you?
For me, Christmas feels more like a mood than just a festival or a holiday.
Of course, it is a religious festival, and the church services, prayers, and carols are very important. It’s also a holiday, because schools and offices close and families finally have time together.
But beyond that, Christmas is a feeling that slowly fills the whole month - the sound of choir practice in the evenings, homes glowing with lights, people speaking more gently, helping each other, forgiving old misunderstandings, and focusing on faith and gratitude. There’s a sense of peace, reflection, and togetherness that stays even after December 25th.
So for me, Christmas isn’t just something on the calendar—it’s a quiet, warm mood that settles into everyday life.
➡️ What other question did i forget and should i put in the list?
How does Christmas strengthen community and faith in you?
I liked this forum.. I am new here and I am answering all question...
1️⃣ What do you celebrate in December and how do you celebrate it?
In Mizoram, Christmas is the most important celebration in December. We celebrate it religiously and culturally. Homes are decorated with lights, stars, and sometimes Christmas trees. People attend church services, midnight prayers, and carol singing. Families gather, pray together, and share food.2️⃣ What happens at your school or work?
Schools, colleges, and offices usually have a Christmas program—carol singing, short plays, prayers, and fellowship meals. Many institutions close for a few days, and the atmosphere is joyful and relaxed.3️⃣ The nicest Christmas movie you know or would like to watch?
I enjoy “The Nativity Story” because it reflects the true meaning of Christmas. Popular movies like “Home Alone” and “The Passion of the Christ” are also commonly watched during the season.4️⃣ Is there a Christmas song in your language people don’t know?
Yes. There are many beautiful Mizo Christmas hymns and carols like "Aw Lalpa Kan Fak Ang" and "Bethlehem Khua", which are very meaningful but not well known outside Mizoram.5️⃣ Did you believe in Santa Claus?
As children, many of us knew about Santa Claus through stories and school plays, but we were taught early that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, so Santa was more of a fun character than a real belief.6️⃣ If you could celebrate Christmas in another country, which one?
I would love to celebrate Christmas in Israel (Bethlehem) for its spiritual significance, or in European countries like Germany or Switzerland for their Christmas markets and winter atmosphere.7️⃣ Do you give and receive Christmas cards?
Yes. Exchanging Christmas cards, messages, and Bible verses is common. Even today, handwritten cards are still valued, along with digital greetings.8️⃣ Have you ever been to a Christmas market or ice skating?
There are no European-style Christmas markets, but church fairs, charity stalls, and fellowship gatherings are common. Ice skating is rare, but cultural programs and musical evenings are very popular.9️⃣ Biggest Christmas tree you’ve ever seen?
The biggest Christmas trees are usually set up at church compounds or public grounds, sometimes very tall and beautifully lit, becoming a focal point for the community.
🔟 Nice activity for a two-week Christmas vacation in your country?
Spending time with family, attending church programs, volunteering, practicing music, and visiting nearby villages is very meaningful. Many people also travel within Mizoram or to neighboring states.➡️ New question of @shirazikira: Does Christmas feel more like a festival, a holiday, or a mood for you?
For me, Christmas feels more like a mood than just a festival or a holiday.
Of course, it is a religious festival, and the church services, prayers, and carols are very important. It’s also a holiday, because schools and offices close and families finally have time together.
But beyond that, Christmas is a feeling that slowly fills the whole month - the sound of choir practice in the evenings, homes glowing with lights, people speaking more gently, helping each other, forgiving old misunderstandings, and focusing on faith and gratitude. There’s a sense of peace, reflection, and togetherness that stays even after December 25th.
So for me, Christmas isn’t just something on the calendar—it’s a quiet, warm mood that settles into everyday life.
➡️ What other question did i forget and should i put in the list?
How does Christmas strengthen community and faith in you?
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1. i celebrate it with my family,but we dont have a christmas tree
2. at school we sometimes get chocolate or little present in our class and we give them presents too
3.at christmas we dont watch movies,but "home alone" is a good one
4.nope i dont think so (:
5.I dont remember if i believed in santa,but i think so 🙂
6.I dont know were to celebrate christmas is the best,but because i like japan i would celebrate it there.
7.yes sometimes 🙂
8.yupp i was on a christmas market (:
9.yes i saw a big christmas tree its in my city(:
10.spending time with my family
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3. Home alone, Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas journey and Scrooge: A Christmas carol.
4. Tonttujen joulukiireet
6. 🇮🇸 because of hot springs and 🇸🇮 because of Planica
7. Of course I give cards and of course I get cards from loved ones
I'm taking a 3 week break from here and I'll be back on January 12th
Edited by Borboletagirl .
We celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas. (25./26. Dec.) Holy Eve is the evening before He was born at night.
The most important is the Holy Mass on these days. We prepare with prayers and the sacraments. Of course, there are many beautiful traditions around these days: advent calendar/garland, the Christmas tree, nativitiy scene, nativity role play of the children.
Jesus was born in a stable, in poverty. For me, it makes little sense to make Christmas a shopping event. The best gift is He Himself, the holy Child in the Cradle.
I'm taking a 3 week break from here and I'll be back on January 12th
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Have a nice break @Borboletagirl!!!! 🙂 And Merry X-mas!!!
We celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas. (25./26. Dec.) Holy Eve is the evening before He was born at night.
The most important is the Holy Mass on these days. We prepare with prayers and the sacraments. Of course, there are many beautiful traditions around these days: advent calendar/garland, the Christmas tree, nativitiy scene, nativity role play of the children.
Jesus was born in a stable, in poverty. For me, it makes little sense to make Christmas a shopping event. The best gift is He Himself, the holy Child in the Cradle.
I think it depends if you celebrate Christmas bc of religion if you are Christian or if it is abt culture and tradition that you like. I think both are good and nice. So everybody can decide what they want.
For shopping i like to buy just small gift like for example for my dad i bought this year funny socks bc he ONLY has super boring ones so it is just small gift but also for fun. 🙂 And for my mom i am not sure yet but i think for cooking which she likes. But small gifts are only to show extra that you care and i think it is a nice tradition. But the most important is with family and that you have time together.
I am curious for anybody who reads this forum: what are your plans for Christmas? We will go tomorrow to family in Rotterdam and we stay there until end of 1st Christmas Day. I hope everybody has a really nice Christmas celebration!!! 😊😊😊
Sure, little gifts can have a nice meaning within Christmas. The shepherds also brought little gifts to the Child Jesus. (https://traditionalcatholiclife.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-true-saint-nicholas.html)
But I think is sad if people do not even know the true meaning of Christmas and think it is like New Year!
Sure, little gifts can have a nice meaning within Christmas. The shepherds also brought little gifts to the Child Jesus. (https://traditionalcatholiclife.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-true-saint-nicholas.html)
But I think is sad if people do not even know the true meaning of Christmas and think it is like New Year!
We get abt most religions in school so i think everybody in my school knows abt Christmas and also most other religious important days. But i also like that there is tradition and not only religious. So both together is nice and everybody can like what they want from it.
So for example if ppl go to church i think that is nice and important for them. That is really good. But if ppl like Christmas also for example to be super close with family and that you celebrate together with small gifts and dinner that is also nice. And i think a nice tradition is also to watch shows like All you need is love and they bring ppl together like who live very far away from each other so they can celebrate Christmas together.
And today is even Christmas Movie Marathon Day:
But i think it is not abt the movies or the gifts but that for ppl who are religious that they celebrate that and for other ppl that they celebrate that you are with ppl who are really close to you and that you have time together with family. Like my dad he works a LOTTTTT but with Christmas he really has time for it and my mom too. So if we go to family or if you do other stuff together than you have really time for each other. I think that is for us maybe most important with Christmas. And that can be with dinner or movie or funny show or game or anything as long as we are together and have time for it. But we go today to family and stay there and spend time together which i think is really nice. 🙂
Sure, spending time with family is nice. And spending time with family on Christmas is nice, too. But Christmas is simply the birthday of Jesus Christ and that is the "topic" of this day, the actual meaning. Just to avoid confusion. 🙂
Have a wonderful Christmas all together! God bless
Thankssss very much @MariaRosary and i hope that you have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! 😊😊😊😊
ANDDDD also for everybody who reads this forum have very nice Christmas days!!!!!! 🎅⭐❤️
Merry Christmas @Traveler_John and @_CC_ and everybody else!!!! 😊😊❤️❤️❤️