THE HOLIDAY SEASON AROUND THE WORLD

by D. James Barton

LONDON

➤ Santa and Mrs. Clause wave to the crowd during Harrods Annual Christmas Parade.

JAPAN

➤ The Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium puts on a Christmas themed aquatics show.

RUSSIA

➤ Performers dress up as Grandfather Frost and his granddaughter the Snowgirl for Christmas and New Years themed events.

SOUTH KOREA➤ Volunteers wear Santa Clause outfits and

deliver gifts for the poor. South Korea is the only East Asian country to recognize Christmas as a national holiday, and it’s popularity continues to grow.

UNITED STATES

➤ Of course, there’s nothing quite like the iconic tree and ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center, right here in America.

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.

-Charles Dickens