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Poland
Gwizdka
Christmas celebrations in Poland are
known as "Gwizdka" or "Little Star". Traditionally stars
are used to decorate and were made of straw and /or goose
feathers and fastened with candle wax. A Christmas Eve
supper was timed with the breaking of the bread when the first
stars appeared.
12" W x 44"H
$ 185 |
Italy
La Befana
Christmas is considered a sacred
holiday in Italy. The tradition of gift giving occurs on
January 6th, the "Little Christmas" or feast of the
Epiphany. La Befana means "Epiphany of the Gift Giver".
In Italy this day is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
12" W x 44"H
$ 185 |
France
Pere Noel
The feast following midnight Mass on
Christmas is when "Pere Noel" appears. Children line
up their shoes and he fills them with sweets. Sabots are
the traditional wooden shoes that were worn.
12" W x 44"H
$ 185
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