All down through the years, Christmas has held a special meaning.........for young and old alike.........
As you can tell, it has been celebrated by families, local and abroad.....for centuries........... 
There are Christmas plays, in which the children get to be one of the figures in the Nativity scene at their local church or house of worship.
Each child, looks forward to that special time of the year, when "Santa" comes to visit, with all his goodies...........if you notice, it seems to be the only time you can get the kids to behave themselves much better than any other time........
I was involved with a family that was large with this one and had to have their Christmas in a large family home or go to a civic center and rent it for a few hours. There was always plenty of food, games with prizes and family interaction. Towards the end of the evening one of the family men would dress as Santa and come in the door............to a roaring sound of squeals of delight from the children..........and parents as well............
Each country celebrates Christmas in their own traditional cultures and ways...........these are from El Refugio... 
The families of this culture, drive in huge trucks.........long ways to meet with the people, who have brought Santa and gifts to them from other countries. Otherwise, these children might not have a Christmas........
Here are children from Romania, celebrating Christmas.
I'm not sure where or what Shovelako is, but it was listed with this picture.
This is the Red Square in Moscow, RussiaWhere you may be celebrating Christmas...............from all of us to all of you.........
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year............
