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( 1 thru 18 ) Christmas Around the World Collectibles. Hand-crafted from wood and fabrics. then
hand-painted. 2Y..x5 inches high. Tag with story. Gift-boxed.
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In Poland. a boy holds star-shaped lantern and carries wheat to decorate home and church while
singing Chnstmas carols.
( 2 ) In Austria. the Christmas stollen. a cake with small preserved fruits. 1s a traditional gift for holiday visits.
( 3 ) In Holland. Saint Nick brings gifts on a white horse.
( 4 ) In Norway. children wait for the gnome of Chnstmas to bring gilts.
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In Denmark. a gift of seeds and wheat 1s set out for birds.
( 6 ) In Ireland. a candle 1s placed in window and the door left open for the Holy Family to
rest on their way to Bethlehem.
( 7 ) In Sweden. the eldest daughter wears a crown of candles like SL Lucia.
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In England. families search for A Yule log to burn on Christmas
Eve.
( 9 ) In Germany. a young g1r1 dresses as an angel and cames a tiny tree.
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In Czechoslovakia. the miracle of King Wenceslaus 1s remembered.
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In Italy. Befana rides on her broomstick. leaving gifts for the Christ Child in each home.
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2) In Mexico. the
boy
breaks the pinata filled with holiday gilts.
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3) In Japan. families decorate churches and homes with pine.
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4) In Russia. a young girl prays to a lucky star for good fortune.
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In Scotland. 1f the first person to enter the house on the New Year
is
a dar1<-haired man
with bread. coal or money. a prosperous year is assured.
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6) In France. three boys representing the Three Kings. lead a group of children dressed as
shepherds and angels through the village singing carols.
In Greece. on ""Greek Cross Day"" the pnest tosses a cross into the sea and young men
dive to recover 1t for good fortune.
In Colonial America. a woman decorates door with wreath.
ORDER INFO:
(1) 71 E 93297-Poland
(10)
71E93516-Czechoslovalc.ia(2) 71 E 93192-Austria
(11) 71E93299-ltaly
(3) 71 E 93293-Holland
(12) 71 E 93301-Mexico
(4) 71E93197-Norway
(13)
71E9319~apan
(5) 71 E 93519-Denmarlc.
(14) 71E93195-Russia
(6) 71 E 93302-lreland
(15) 71E93518-Scotland
(7) 71E93296-Sweden
(16) 71E93193-France
(8) 71 E 93295-England
(17) 71 E 93194-Greece
(9) 71 E 93298-Germany
(18) 71 E 93305-Colonial America
Wt. each 3 oz.
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(19) Wooden Sh8dowbox
Display your entire collection 1n
th is tree-shaped wood box.
19YzX2x 18 inches. 11 compert·
ments.
Shpg. wt.
4
lbs. 6
oz.
71 E97444 .. .. • . .... 812.99