Christmas in Austria

Christmas in Austria is considered to be one of the most significant religious and public holidays. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Christmas in Austria is considered to be the festival of joy and happiness. People eagerly await the arrival of Christmas, as it one of the major festive seasons. Christmas in Austria is considered to be spending and celebrating holiday with family. Christmas preparation starts on Christmas Eve with the decoration of beautiful Christmas tree. People decorate Christmas tree with colorful toys, straw stars, small bells and crystal balls, chocolate, sweets and candles. In Austria, people also erect Christmas crib that depicts 'Holy Family in Stable'. Later, kids come out of rooms for 'Bescherung'. It means arrival of 'Christkindl' or Santa Claus with Christmas gifts. Christmas in Austria begins with the 'Feast of St. Nicholas'. Saint asks kids to write down their good and bad acts. He gives good kids beautiful gifts, toys, nuts and sweets.

During Christmas celebrations, people sing beautiful Christmas carols and read Christmas stories. The traditional meal of Austria during Christmas Eve is the Christmas carp or sausages. Christmas is celebrated with receptions and meeting with loved ones. It is like families get together, after the official end of fasting.

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