Some countires throughout the world do not celebrate mainly because they are Muslims countries but rather do not celebrate it until January. Here are the countries which do not honour December 25.
Morocco:
As Morocco is a predominantly Muslim country it does not celebrate Christmas. Rather than Jingle bells and Christmas carols you will hear the Adhan (Muslim call to Prayer) and lots of brightly coloured lanterns lining the lanes and souks.
Thailand:
In Thailand, Buddhism is the main religious so Christmas is not festive filled day. However there are many Christians who live in Bangkok, so it is quite surprising Christmas is not celebrated.
Russia:
Russia does not observe Christmas until January 7, according to the Russian orthodox church. So you can celebrate Christmas twice if you choose to visit Russia.
Turkey:
Just like Morocco, Turkey also Christmas goes passes as a normal day.
Maldives:
Maldives is not celebrated Christmas.
Qatar:
Qatar is a non Christmas country so any celebrations will be organized by the growing expat community. But there are festive decorations available in modern cities such as Doha although Christmas trees are in short supply.
Mangolia:
Mangolia is country where visitors can witness first hand countless tradition but Christmas is not one of them. Christmas feels just like any other day in Mangolia and people go to work children go to school and no holiday carols play in the shops.
China:
Christmas in China is another working day and schools, offices and shops all remain open.
The country is officially a non-religious state, so Christmas was once completely banned.
The government still places restrictions against observing a Western-style holiday, but China does share in the commercial season of buying.
Tunisia:
Despite Tunisia being a predominantly Muslim country, the North African nation does get into the spirit of Christmas.
The country is officially a non-religious state, so Christmas was once completely banned.
The government still places restrictions against observing a Western-style holiday, but China does share in the commercial season of buying.
Tunisia:
Despite Tunisia being a predominantly Muslim country, the North African nation does get into the spirit of Christmas.
As flower sellers sell trees, retailers sell Christmas decorations and you can find a unique gift in the huge variety of souks.
Some churches even offer mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but for the locals Christmas is not officially celebrated in the warm climate country.
Egypt:
Christmas is celebrated by the 15 percent of the population who are Christians, but just like the Russian Orthodox, Christmas is not celebrated in December, but on January 7. Source
Some churches even offer mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but for the locals Christmas is not officially celebrated in the warm climate country.
Egypt:
Christmas is celebrated by the 15 percent of the population who are Christians, but just like the Russian Orthodox, Christmas is not celebrated in December, but on January 7. Source
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