Holiday's Around The World Epcot

Yesterday, Epcot kicked off with it's Holidays Around the World celebration. Storyteller from the countries at World Showcase talk about holiday traditions.(click to enlarge)

Canada: Nowell, a Canadian lumberjack as he tells of his journey to find Santa at Christmastime.

 China: Watch the agile Monkey King weave his tall tale twists and turns celebrating Chinese New Year!

France: Find Piere Noel as he shares a letter from a little girl that recreates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child.

Germany: Listen as Helga tells the story of the Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker.

Italy: Visit with Italy's good Christmas witch, La Befana, as she 
remembers the Epiphany and her first Christmas 2,000 years ago!

Japan (above): Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of New Year!



Kwanza (below): Experience the spirit of Kwanzaa, a celebration of family, creativity and community.

Mexico: Celebrate with Los Tres Reyes Magos. The three kings as they tell of their journey to the Posada and traditions today.

Morocco: (above) Drum with Taarji, as he celebrates the customs of Ramadan and Ashura.

Norway: (below) Meet the storyteller Sigrid who will tell you the mischievous Christmas Gnome Julenissen.

Santa: (above) Whisper your Christmas wish to Santa and Mrs Clause will be there too!


United Kingdom: ( below) Spend a moment with jolly Father Christmas, as he makes traditions from Christmas past just as fun today!

End the night with Illuminations Reflections of earth with a Holiday finale.