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Österreich

A Christmas Tradition

Silent Night, probably one of the most sung Christmas songs all over the world, was written in Austria. The lyrics were written by the priest Joseph Mohr and the music was written by Franz Xavier Gruber in 1818. It is still, after almost 200 years, the Austrians’ most beloved Christmas song.

The Christmas Weather Listen to an Austrian Christmas Song At Christmas, the weather varies depending where you are. In the mountains, it is snowy and Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht: freezing. In the lower areas, the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ERZ temperature stays mostly above 7R9-DpE freezing and it usually is cloudy or rainy. Traditional Austrian

- Fried , roast or Wiener schnitzel - balls - Cucumber salad - or - Weihnachtsbaeckerei: Austrian Christmas cookies

Say Merry Christmas in Austrian

German: Frohe

Christmas Presents

In Austria, the dressed is kept under wraps until the night of . Then, the () comes with the presents and at the same time the Christmas tree is revealed to the children of the household. Belgium-

België-

La Belgique

A Christmas Tradition

In the Walloon speaking part of Belgium, actually comes visiting twice. th First on 4 December when he checks who has been good and who has been bad. He th returns again on 6 December and rewards the good with presents and the bad with sticks.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Belgian Christmas Song The temperature in Belgium at Christmas ranges between 1- Nu zijt wellekome: 6ºC. There is an almost 50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQz percent chance of rain. WtWgmQc Traditional Belgian Christmas Dinner

- - Stuffed - Cougnou; sweet bread in the form of infant - La bûche de Noël; Christmas log

Cougnou

Say Merry Christmas in Flemish:

Vrolijk Kerstfeest

Christmas Presents

At Christmas time, Belgium can be divided into French, Walloon, and Dutch parts. The traditions vary a little between these three. In the Northern Dutch part, th arrives and gives presents on 6 December. Saint Nicholas might be arriving at the same time in the Southern French and Walloon part. Whether or not children receive presents at Christmas usually depends on the family tradition. Bulgaria-

България

A Christmas Tradition

In Bulgaria, they believe that Mary gave birth to Jesus on Christmas Eve, though she did not announce the birth until Christmas Day. That is why Christmas Eve is celebrated more in Bulgaria than Christmas Day.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Bulgarian Christmas Song In Bulgaria, the temperature at Christmas is around freezing Коледарска Песен, point. Snow is not uncommon at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbho Christmas. EZTOmC4 Traditional Bulgarian Christmas Dinner

- An odd number of dishes, at least seven. Including for example: - Walnuts and other kinds of nuts - Beans - Cabbage - Dried plums - Banitza: a traditional pastry filled with cheese, or

Say Merry Christmas in Bulgarian:

Vesela Koleda

Christmas Presents

Presents from Santa are quite a new tradition in

Bulgaria. It started with

Grandfather Frost from

Russia during the communist reign. These days, Bulgaria is more westernized. Santa brings the presents at night and children open them on the morning of Christmas Day. Cyprus-

Kýpros -

Kıbrıs

A Christmas Tradition

Instead of nice little elves, Cyprus has at Christmastime a small creature called the Kalikantzari. They are mischievous and sometimes mean spirited. They prey upon people only during the 12 days of Christmas from 25 th December to 6 th January.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Cypriot Christmas Song The temperature in Cyprus during Christmas can range ΤΙΤΣΙΝ ΤΙΤΣΙΝ ΛΟΥΚΑΝΙΚΟ: between 10-20ºC. It can be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8qO2 like a nice summer’s day or dOv7W8 rainy and dreary. Traditional Cypriot Christmas Dinner

- Stuffed turkey, chicken or roast lamb - Christopsomo; Christ Bread - Melomakarona; Cypriot cookies - Kourambiedes; Greek cookies

Christopsomo

Say Merry Christmas in Cypriot Greek:

Eftihismena Christougenna

Christmas Presents

The children in Cyprus receive their presents on New Year’s Day and not at Christmas. Cyprus’ equivalent to Santa is Ai- Vasilis. Ai-Vasilis comes to their homes on the night between New Year’s Eve and Day and leaves the presents under the Christmas tree.

Czech Republic-

Česká Republika

A Christmas Tradition

There are a lot of customs and superstitions when it comes to the Czechs’ Christmas dinner. Some of which are: - No lights should be lit until the first star shows. When it does, it is time for dinner. - The dinner table should be set for an even number of guests. If you are not an even number, an extra place is set.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Czech Christmas Song The Czech Republic usually has a temperature below Nesem vám noviny: freezing at Christmas. They http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdZM usually also have snow. 08g9bX8

Traditional Czech Christmas Dinner

- Vánoční ybí polévka; Christmas - Fried carp - Potato salad - Vánoční cukroví; Christmas cookies - -

Say Merry Christmas in Czech:

Vesele Vanoce

Christmas Presents

In the Czech Republic, Christmas presents are exchanged on what they call Štědrý den ; Generous Day, which is the same day as Christmas Eve. The presents are brought by Ježíšek; Baby Jesus and not Santa. Denmark-

Danmark

A Christmas Tradition

Luciadag In Denmark, they celebarate the Luciadag on 13 th December. The Luciadag is celebrated in honour of St. Lucia. Children dress up and sing and walk in procession. In school, one class is often responsible for that year’s Lucia procession.

Listen to a Danish Christmas Song The Christmas Weather At Christmas, the Til Julebal i Nisseland temperature rarely goes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3 below freezing. U8QhfImgI Traditional Danish Christmas Dinner

- Roast , roast pork or with potatoes and sauce - ‘Ris a la made’ ( made with whipped cream and chopped almonds)

Say Merry Christmas in Danish:

God Jul or Glædelig Jul

Christmas Presents

In Denmark, the Christmas presents are given on Christmas Eve after the Christmas dinner and after singing and dancing around the Christmas tree. Estonia-

Eesti

A Christmas Tradition

In Estonia, it is customary to spend some time in the sauna at Christmas Eve. This normally occurs when all the preparations for the Christmas Eve dinner are finished and before the celebrations begin.

Listen to an Estonian Christmas Song The Christmas Weather The temperature in Estonia is Tiliseb tiliseb aisakell: around -5 ºC - -2ºC at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Wv Christmas. They often believe PfOEyoI that it will snow, but it rarely does. Traditional Estonian Christmas Dinner

- Pork with - Cooked or baked potatoes - Blood - Potato salad with beetroot - Pâté - Gingerbread -

Say Merry Christmas in Estonian:

Häid jõule

Christmas Presents

On Christmas Eve, Estonian children are visited by Jõuluvana; Old Man Christmas. Before they receive their presents, they have to sing or recite a Christmas poem. Finland-

Suomi

A Christmas Tradition

In Finland, they have a custom that every Christmas Eve they hold The Declaration of Peace. It is broadcasted via radio and television. This tradition has been going on since the . The only exception was during the Winter War in 1939.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Finnish Christmas Song At Christmas, snow in northern Finland is pretty much Tonttu; Christmas gnome guaranteed. In the South, the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zpd chance for snow at this time is WfbCqXc around 50 percent.

Traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner

- - Turkey - Pickled herring - - casserole - Bread and different cheese - : raw salmon - Rice

Say Merry Christmas in Finnish:

Hyvää Joulua

Christmas Presents

In Finland, Christmas presents are usually delivered by after the Christmas Eve dinner. Sometimes, Santa has one of his helper elves with him to help him distribute the presents.

France

A Christmas Tradition

The French Noël is mostly centred on the religious part of Christmas. The birth of Jesus is the focus and you can find the in almost every home.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a French Christmas Song At Christmas, it is often cold and snowy. Il est né le Divin Enfant: Sometimes, though, it is a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Q bit warmer. EYNMIem4 Traditional French Christmas Dinner

- Turkey with chestnuts

- La bûche de Noël (See picture to the left)

Say Merry Christmas in French:

Joyeux Noël

Christmas Presents

In , children put their shoes beneath the fire place or under the Christmas tree. Père Noël () then put presents in them on the night between 24 th and 25 th . -

Deutschland

A Christmas Tradition

The Christmas tree actually originates from Germany. The tradition started sometime in the Renaissance era. Nobody really knows why they started with the tradition in the first place.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a German Christmas Song At Christmas in Germany the temperature is often around O Tannenbaum: freezing. Snow is uncommon at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6guV Christmas, unless you are in the KTsmmBs higher regions Traditional German Christmas Dinner

- Weisswurst, () - Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) - Roasted goose - Carp -Christstollen, (fruit )

Say Merry Christmas in German:

Frohe Weihnachten

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cNfEBM1T1U

Christmas Presents

In Germany, the presents are put under the Christmas tree on the 24 th December by the

Christkind. The Christkind was made up by Martin

Luther to replace Santa Claus.

It is portrayed as a small child with angel wings Greece-

Ελλάδα

A Christmas Tradition

As in many of the other eastern European countries, Greek Christmas starts with a 40 day fast. This means that many people do not eat meat or other products relating to animals, like milk, cheese and eggs.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Greek Christmas Song The temperature in Greece at Christmas usually lies around Καλήν ηµέραν, άρχοντες: 15ºC, though it is much colder http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA79z at night. There is usually snow mz0-Uk in the mountains. Traditional Greek Christmas Dinner

- Egg-lemon, chicken & rice soup - Yiaprakia; stuffed cabbage -Christopsom: Christmas bread - Turkey, pork or lamb - Sesame baklava

Say Merry Christmas in Greek:

Kala Xristougenna

Christmas Presents

In Greece, they exchange gifts on New Year’s Day instead of Christmas Eve or Day. They call this day St. Basil’s Day. St Basil is a Catholic and orthodox saint and according to Greek tradition, Basil’s name was given to Father Christmas. Hungary-

Magyarország

A Christmas Tradition

The biggest Christmas tradition in Hungary is what is called the Betlehemezés ( play). Children dress up as Mary, Joseph, shepherds and wise men and make models of the Nativity Scene. They then walk around town performing the Christmas story in front of people’s houses, often receiving sweets as a thank you.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Hungarian Christmas Song These days, it is rare to see snow in Hungary during the Kis karácsony nagy karácsony: holidays in most of the country. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- In the Highlands, snow during ZhRWNaKVcw Christmas is more common. Traditional Hungarian Christmas Dinner

- Fish soup - Turkey - Beigli: brioche with walnut and poppy seed. - Stuffed cabbage - Fried fish

The Beigli

Say Merry Christmas in Hungarian:

Kellemes Karácsonyi

Christmas Presents

In Hungary, children receive gifts both on Saint Nicholas th Day, the 6 December, and on Christmas Eve. On , though, children only receive a few smaller gifts and sweets. Ireland-

Éire

A Christmas Tradition

In Ireland, the Christmas season starts officially on 8th December, which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This day is announced a school holiday where many people are off from school and work. On this day, most people catch up on their Christmas shopping.

The Christmas Weather Listen to an Irish Christmas Song In Ireland, the Christmas temperature rarely goes Once in Royal David’s City: below 10ºC. It often rains, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Tw but usually not all day. bCG_6DY Traditional Irish Christmas Dinner

- Turkey - - Ham - Brussels sprouts - Roast potatoes - Various vegetables - -

Say Merry Christmas in Irish:

Nollaig Shona Dhuit

Christmas Presents

In Ireland, Christmas presents are left under the tree by Santa during the night and the presents are opened on the morning of Christmas Day. -

Italia

A Christmas Tradition

On the eve of January 6 th the Good Witch, La , comes to Italy on her broomstick. She rewards good children with sweets and bad children with charcoal or bags of ashes.

The Christmas Weather Listen to an Italian Christmas Song There is a big difference in the Christmas temperature in Italy due Tu scendi dalle stele: to the country being so long. In the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj95j North, it is usually snowy and yW3uaU freezing and in the South it is around 15ºC. Traditional Italian Christmas Dinner

- ; sweet bread loaf - : sweet yeast bread - Soup with or ravioli and meat - Filled (northern Italy) - Fried eel (southern Italy)

Say Merry Christmas in Italian:

Buon Natale

Christmas Presents

Whether they open Christmas presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day varies from region to region in Italy. It is either Santa Claus or the Baby Jesus who delivers the presents. Latvia-

Latvija

A Christmas Tradition

Latvian Christmas is closely linked to the old Winter Solstice festival. These celebrations were held long before Christmas was celebrated. When Christianity arrived in Latvia, they just mixed the two traditions together.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Latvian Christmas Song In Latvia at Christmas, the temperature rarely gets Ai nama mamina: above freezing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hROQ Sometimes there is snow. ApWeNrg Traditional Latvian Christmas Dinner

- Boiled brown peas with - Fried meat - Roast pork with sautéed sauerkraut - Carp - Blood sausage - Potatoes and carrots

Say Merry Christmas in Latvian:

Priecigus Ziemassvetkus

Christmas Presents

Father Christmas arrives on Christmas Eve in

Latvia to deliver presents.

But only to the good children, the bad ones only receive sticks. In

Latvia, Father Christmas is usually dressed in grey and not red. Lithuania-

Lietuva

A Christmas Tradition

Lithuania has many superstitions connected to Christmas Eve. If it is a starry night after supper, the next year will be a good year. If it snows after supper, the cows will give lots of milk. The animals can actually speak human language on Christmas night, though not everyone understands them…

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Lithuanian Christmas Song The temperature at Christmas lies around Stebuklu prazydes: freezing point. It is often http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD- cloudy and foggy. 3UMZcRlw Traditional Lithuanian Christmas Dinner

- Cold herring soup - Mushroom filled dumplings - Different kinds of fish - Boiled or baked potatoes - Sauerkraut - Poppy seed milk - Cranberry pudding Mushroom-filled dumplings

Say Merry Christmas in Lithuanian:

Linksmu Kaledu

Christmas Presents

In Lithuania, the Christmas Man arrives on Christmas Eve and distributes Christmas presents to everyone in the family.

Luxembourg-

Groussherzogtum

Lëtzebuerg

A Christmas Tradition

The weeks before Christmas are very vibrant in Luxembourg. Everyday there are Christmas markets, entertainment and other fun Christmas stuff. All this makes Luxembourg a very good place to be if you want a spirit.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Luxemburgish Christmas Song Luxembourg in the winter is often snow, chilly and dry, An der grousser Hellger Nuecht: which often gives them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C924SV9 beautiful Christmas weather. jBXs Traditional Luxemburgish Christmas Dinner

- - Hare or turkey - - Bûche de Noël: Chocolate log - : fruit rum cake

Say Merry Christmas in

Luxemburgish: Schéi Krëschtdeeg

Christmas Presents

At Christmas in Luxembourg, either Baby Jesus or Santa Claus can bring the presents on Christmas Eve. The traditions vary from family to family. Most children are visited by Saint Nicholas on 6th December.

Malta

A Christmas Tradition

In Malta, they have a tradition called ‘the preaching of the child’. A boy or girl aged 7-10 holds the sermon at the Christmas instead of a priest. The sermon tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Maltese Christmas Song The Christmas weather in Malta is usually quite Ninni la tibkix izjed: warm and sunny. And http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfmd they NEVER have 21s1fs snow… Traditional Maltese Christmas Dinner

- Turkey - Mince - - Ring made with honey - Italian fruit bread

Honey Rings

Say Merry Christmas in Maltese:

Il-Milied It-Tajjeb

Christmas Presents

Christmas presents in Malta are usually received on the evening of Christmas Eve. Sometime Santa Claus brings the presents himself, if he is not too busy. -

Nederland

A Christmas Tradition

During Sinterklaas, kids often dress up as Sinterklaas’ helper; Swarte Piete. When Sinterklaas arrives on his steam boat, Swarte Piete is there with him and throws sweets and peperrnoten cookies, to the people. People in the Netherlands continue this tradition even though it is called controversial by some, since Swarte Piete is said to be Sinterklaas’ black slave.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Dutch Christmas Song In the Netherlands at Christmas the temperature is Sinterklass Kapoentje: almost always above freezing, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDzD and December is their rainiest J1V6A0g month of the year. Traditional Dutch Christmas Dinner

- Gourmet: Chopped food fried at the table. This Includes: - Meat - Fish - - Omelette - - Salad - Sauces - Fruit

Say Merry Christmas in Dutch:

Vrolijk Kerstfeest

Christmas Presents

Even though they have Santa in the

Netherlands, the most famous gift bringer is Sinterklaas. Sinterklaas arrives on a steamboat on the canal in Amsterdam the last Saturday in

November. On 5 th December, children put their shoes next to the fireplace and fill them with hay and carrots for Sinterklaas’ horse. The next day, the shoes are filled with presents. -

Polska

Szopka: The Polish Crib

A Christmas Tradition

In Poland, it is tradition to leave a place at the table free as a sign of their unity with the deceased from their families, as well as of their willingness to welcome every lonely person with open arms.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Polish Christmas song In Poland, it is usually really cold and snowy at Lulajze Jezuniu: Christmastime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9pw 0t10MHc Traditional Polish Christmas Dinner

- Main Course is fish, which is prepared in many different ways - Red Borsch with Tortellini - Mushroom soup -Noodles with poppy seeds -Cooked cabbage with mushrooms

Say Merry Christmas in Polish:

Wesołych świąt

Christmas Presents

In Poland, children open their Christmas presents after the big Christmas on Christmas Eve. The presents lie under the Christmas tree where Santa, of course, has placed them. -

Portugal

A Christmas Tradition

Like in many other countries, the people in Portugal go to Midnight Mass. After the mass, it is customary to go home and share midnight supper with your family.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Portuguese Christmas Song The temperature in Portugal during Christmas Entrai, pastores, Entrai: ranges between +5 ºC - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1GE +15ºC during the day. cExXFfM

Traditional Portuguese Christmas Dinner

- Codfish - Roasted goat or lamb - Boiled octopus - Potatoes - Cabbage - Eggs - Bolo Rei; decorated fruit cake

Bolo Rei

Say Merry Christmas in Portuguese:

Felis Natal

Christmas Presents

In Portugal, the most common tradition is that Santa Claus brings the Christmas presents. Some, though, still have the old traditions that Baby Jesus delivers the presents. The presents are opened either after midnight or early Christmas Day morning. Romania-

România

A Christmas Tradition

According to Romanian tradition, the Christmas tree represents the source of life. The fir tree is supposed to be the biggest possible and all the family members have to take part in decorating it.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Romanian Christmas Song There is often snow in Romania at Christmas, Deschide uşa creştine: especially up in the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdOV mountains. 1EemR_4 Traditional Romanian Christmas Dinner

- Dishes of pork - Pork jelly - Forcemeat rolls of cabbage - Roast - Soup

Say Merry Christmas in Romanian:

Crâciun Fericit

Christmas Presents

Christmas presents are brought by the Romanian equivalent of Santa; Mos Craciun, on Christmas Eve. -

Slovensko

A Christmas Tradition

On Christmas Eve after supper, the jaslickari, star carollers, go from house to house and sing. They are usually boys dressed as the three kings, shepherds and an angel carrying a star on a pole.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Slovakian Christmas Song The temperature at Christmas in Slovakia can Pastieri, pastieri, hore vstaňte: range between -5 ºC to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwCq +10ºC. 6tTnKfY

Traditional Slovakian Christmas Dinner

- with mushroom and sausage - Carp or other fish - Potato salad - Oplátky; thin waffles with honey or garlic - Opekance; poppy seed bread

Say Merry Christmas in Slovakian:

Vesele Vianoce

Christmas Presents

The Baby Jesus brings presents to the Slovakian children on Christmas Eve and puts them under the Christmas tree. The children open the presents the same day. Slovenia-

Slovenija

A Christmas Tradition

In Slovenia the first week of December is the judgement day for the children. That is when the comes and frightens the children into behaving well. He often comes at the same time as Saint Nicholas, and Saint Nicholas rewards those who are good with presents.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Slovenian Christmas Song The temperature in Slovenia ranges between Bela Snežinka: -5ºC to +5ºC. It is usually http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwf snowy in the mountains. MK_b1IIk Traditional Slovenian Christmas Dinner

- Pork and turkey - Different kinds of smoked - Potica; nut bread - Sarkelj: raisin cake

Potica

Say Merry Christmas in Slovenian:

Vesel Božič

Christmas Presents

Children in Slovenia can receive Christmas presents from four different sources around Christmas. Saint th Nicholas arrives on 6 December, Santa Claus or Baby Jesus arrive on Christmas Eve or Day and Father Frost visits at New Year. Father Frost Spain-

España

A Christmas Tradition

In Spain, they have a tradition called Hogueras, which means bonfires. People light small fires and jump over them. This is meant to protect them against illness.

The Christmas Weather Listen to a Spanish Christmas Song The temperature at Christmas in Spain is around 10ºC. It is Arre Borriquito: often dry, but sometime the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dopv9 rain is very heavy . mp3Ir4 Traditional Spanish Christmas Dinner

- Jamón; dry-cured ham - Roasted turkey or lamb - Seafood - Fried potatoes - White asparagus - Mixed salad - Turrón; sweets - King cake

Spanish Christmas Sweets

Say Merry Christmas in Spanish:

¡Feliz Navidad!

Christmas Presents

In Spain, children might receive a small number of presents on Christmas Day from Santa. Their real gift th giving day is the 6 January when the children leave their shoes out on the doorstep and hope that the three wise men give them some presents. Sweden-

Sverige

A Christmas Tradition

One Swedish tradition since 1960 is to watch Karl-Bertil Johnsson’s “Christmas Eve”. Karl-Bertil has Robin Hood as his hero and decides to take from the rich and give to the poor during Christmastime.

The Christmas Weather List en to a Swedish Christmas Song At Christmas, the normal temperature is around 0°C - Nu tändas tusen juleljus: +5°C. On rare occasions, there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- is actually snow… 6FTHcDjkYw Traditional Swedish Christmas Dinner

- Christmas ham - Pickled herring - Beetroot salad - - Prince sausage - Dip in the pot: bread dipped in broth - Red and brown cabbage - Bread and cheese - Christmas sausage

Say Merry Christmas in Swedish:

God Jul

Christmas Presents

In Sweden, it is typical that Santa arrives on the evening on the 24 th . Santa usually stays and hands out all presents or if he is in a hurry, which is likely on Christmas eve, he just hands out a few from his bag to each person in the family.

Listen how to pronounce Merry Christmas in the different languages:

Austrian German: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cNfEBM1T1U Belgian Flemish: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|nl|Merr y%20Christmas Bulgarian: http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/bulgarian.ph p Cypriot Greek: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Czech: http://translate.google.se/?hl=sv&tab=wT#en|cs|merry%2 0christmas Danish: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Estonian: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzqrsE0Q3GY Finnish: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|fi|Merry %20Christmas French: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqMhplOLh3I German: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cNfEBM1T1U Greek: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Hungarian: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Irish: http://sv.forvo.com/word/nollaig_shona_duit/ Italian: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXv8HEEKb88 Latvian: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|lv|Merr y%20Christmas Lithuanian: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Luxemburgish: http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/luxembourgi sh.php Maltese: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Netherlands’ Dutch: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|nl|Merr y%20Christmas Polish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWC8Lx7DH_w Portuguese: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|pt|Merr y%20Christmas Romanian: http://www.holidays.net/christmas/voices.htm Slovakian: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|sk|Merr y%20Christmas

Slovenian: http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/slovenian.ph p Spanish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEi4InnUFeE Swedish: http://translate.google.co.uk/?hl=en&tab=wT#en|sv|Merr y%20Christmas