This poem, originally written and published in December, 2018, has been updated in its style. The basic theme remains the same from the original post.
Americans celebrate many Christmas traditions from far away
Several come from Europe, continuing to bless lives to this day
Christmas in Europe recognized on one of two dates
Gregorian or Julian calendar establishes its final fate
Much of the European continent observes St. Nicholas Day
Exchanging gifts of sweets will make it the merriest of days
In German homes, Advent calendars displayed every year
Eating sweet fruit bread, exchanging gifts with those near
Spain holds special Midnight Mass throughout its vast land
Walking the streets on Christmas Eve, with torches in hand
French homes decorated with Christ’s Nativity, sharing its light
Burning in fireplaces, cherry wood Yule logs illuminate so bright
Old Man Christmas—Romania’s Father Christmas—Santa’s tagline
Singing beloved Christmas carols, blessed children’s voices shine
November and December fill Danish life with parties and more
Receiving presents, every Advent Sunday offers much in store
St. Nicholas drops in on expectant children in Ukrainian towns
Singing on the streets, Christmas carols remove sad frowns
Naples creates most magnificent Nativity scenes of all-time
Savoring Italian Christmas cake and hot chocolate, so fine
Many British homes adorn and trim two Christmas trees
Decorating with plenty of holly, ivy, and mistletoe to see
America’s European ancestors brought much to this land
Celebrating Christmas with traditions, enduring and grand
Big Sky Buckeye 
Interesting Christmas poem! Happiest Christmas to you and yours! 🌟
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Thank you Susan! May the coming year fill you much hope, peace, joy, and love.
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This is a nice poem. It’s informative to read about the different traditions.
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Dawn, thanks for taking time to read this poem. It is one of my early ventures in my writing journey.
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You’re welcome 😊
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Neat to see various ways cultures do Christmas!
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Thanks for reading Jim. It is one of my earlier poems, and it was a good time to repost it with Advent and Christmas upon us.
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thanks for the trip around the world!
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You are quite welcome Jim. There is a great website with details about “Christmas around the world.”
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thanks; I’ll give it a look…
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Thank you for sharing this poem. It was a wonderful experience to research and learn more about these Christmas traditions. Merry Christmas!
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