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Yuletide
in Nigeria
In Nigeria, each family gives a hamper basket filled with food,
games, kitchen utensils and silverware to another family.
"We focus on the true meaning of Christmas-we don't dwell much on
the gifts. The focus is that God sent Jesus. We're just grateful
for God's selflessness. Even if a family doesn't get any gifts,
they're still thankful."
-senior Kathleen Ndackson from Nigeria
Feliz
Navidad in Columbia
In Columbia, Christmas truly begins at midnight. When the clock
strikes 12, everyone runs to their neighbors to greet them and wish
them a "Feliz Navidad!" They also exchange presents at midnight,
and there is much dancing before and after. "Columbian families
are bigger, so the best part about Christmas is that you end up
meeting relatives from all over. It's a very colorful celebration...everyone
is in a lively mood."
-freshman Vivi Valencia from Columbia
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