May The Magic Of Christmas Live In Your Heart Year Round
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00:18 Today we are going to take a look at a few amazing quotes about Christmas.

00:29 Then we will check out a couple countries in Europe to see what their Holiday traditions are.

00:46 "I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year." (Charles Dickens)

00:53 "Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime." (Laura Ingalls Wilde)

01:07 "The way you spend Christmas is far more important than you much you spend." (Henry David Thoreau)

01:17 "There is nothing cozier than a Christmas tree all lit up." (Jenny Han)

01:25 "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." (Norman Vincent Peale)

01:38 "As snow covers the earth and the world falls silent, I hope you find a moment to absorb the magic of the season that unites people around the globe.." etc. Anonymous)

01:54 "Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear ityou feel it. You know it. You believe it." (Kevin Alan Milne)

02:06 "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future." (Agnes M. Pahro)

02:17 "Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we are here for something else besides ourselves." (Eric Severed)

02:31 "Like snowflakes, My Christmas memories gather and danceeach beautiful, unique, and gone too soon." (Deborah Whipp)

02:45 "Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: A cold clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love." (Lucinda Franks)

03:07 "We will not head to Belgium and Switzerland to check out their holiday traditions."

03:16 First we will visit Belgium.

03:26 Sinterklaas and/or St. Nicholas or St. Niklaas are the "Santa Clauses" of Belgium. December 5 and 6 are known as St. Nicholas Eve and St. Nicholas Day.

03:49 Krampus serves as St. Nicholas's companion.

04:11 Zwarte Piet or Sooty Piet is Sinterklaas's assistant.

04:34 Children place their shoes in front of the fireplace for St. Nicholas or Sinterklaas to put their gifts in.

04:54 Visiting Christmas Markets is fun for all.

05:22 Christmas Eve, December 24, families get together for a Christmas Eve meal.

05:42 There are three official languages in Belgium Dutch (Flemish), French and German.

06:01 Next, we will check out Christmas celebrations in Switzerland.

06:18 "Santa" in Switzerland is Samichlaus with his assistant Schmutzli and Christkind in some regions. Switzerland does share some traditions with Austria and Germany, its neighbors.

06:42 Advent plays a significant role in the preparations for Christmas. With the original paper or wood Advent calendars, people turn their homes an their windows into real Advent calendars. When their window day is up they invite friends over in the evening for mulled wine and music.

07:18 Christmas Markets in Switzerland are very popular.

07:28 The Singing Christmas Tree is formed of real children and adults standing in a tree set on a wood platform. They fill the air with carols and songs.

07:56 "Star Singing" is also popular. Children and adults go caroling carrying a large star in front of them to represent the star that the Three Wisemen followed.

08:17 Ice skating and snow skiing are two sports popular at Christmas and all winter long.

08:32 Samichlaus and his assistant Schmutzli bring presents on December 6. Christkind or Father Christmas bring presents on December 25 and Befana or The Three Kings bring gifts on January 6 (Epiphany).

09:16 Fondu is a favorite for Christmas Eve with walnut cake cookies for dessert.

09:37 There are four official languages in Switzerland: Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansh.

09:57 Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Happy New Year!

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