A panorama of Christmas traditions around the world, from France to Iran, Egypt to Mexico
Christmas traditions differ from culture to culture, location to location, and family to family. In 24 Christmas Stories from Around the World, award-winning author Judith Bouilloc explores present-day Christmas traditions, as well as the holiday's history in many regions, brought to life by various artists.
In Germany, Anna opens the first window of her advent calendar and wonders if Christmas will be here soon.
In Lorraine, France, Rita can't wait for Saint Nicholas Day (he'll bring little presents for the good girls and boys, and potatoes for the naughty ones).
In Iran, Melchior trudges through the fog and is joined on his travels by two other men who are following the brightest star in the sky, guiding them to an unknown but special destination.
In Italy, Francis plans the very first living Nativity, determin
