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Holidays around the World at Epcot kicks off
Holiday festivities are in full swing at Disney World with the Holidays Around the World at Epcot.
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The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs perform at
the Canda pavilion.
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If you are heading down to the Disney World this December, you will find what Disney is terming “An International Yuletide Extravaganza” at Epcot.
Each pavilion hosts special holiday festivities, performances, food and sharing of traditions. Here is the breakdown of what you will find around the World Showcase.
Here is what’s going on:
American Adventure: Meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah and discover the spirit of Kwanzaa.
Canada: The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs go on a musical tour as you explore seasonal customs.
China: The agile Monkey King weaves his tall tale with twists and turns celebrating Chinese New Year.
France: Père Noël shares the joy of the season through a Christmas letter from a child.
Germany: Helga tells the story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker.
Italy: The the kind-hearted witch La Befana arrives on the eve of the Epiphany to grant gifts to good children.
Japan: The story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year are shared.
Mexico: Los Tres Reyes Magos, the Three Kings, is celebrated as they tell of their journey to the Posada and traditions today.
Morocco: Join Taarji, a Moroccan drummer, reflects on family traditions commemorating the holiday of Ramadan.
Norway: Sigrid teaches about Julenissen, the Christmas Gnome.
United Kingdom: Meet Father Christmas, dating back to 15th-century England.
