Christmas in Lithuania

In earlier times, Christmas was celebrated for 3 days. No work was done . The first day of Xmas was so sacred(šventas) that only the most necessary work was allowed. There was no visiting, no cooking: only food prepared in advance was served. On Christmas morning, even before breakfast, the family sang holy Xmas hymns, then exchanged Xmas greetings and finally ate breakfast.
In the country, early on Christmas morning the hay was removed from the Xmas Eve table and taken to the livestock.
After going outdoors people closely examined the Xmas weather. If Christmas was white, Easter would be green.
In Lithuania it became accepted to decorate Xmas trees only during the period of independence. The custom came from Germany. The decorations were mostly made of glass, angels, various figures, soldiers, balls atc. Candy in shiny coloured wrapping, red apples and pretty cookies were also hung on the tree.
Preparations for Christmas Eve take all day. The house is...

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