•Basia Syzdlowski CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD. In Norwegian God Jul, in Hungarian Boldog Karacsony, in Lithuanian Sventu Kaledu, in Gaelic Nodlaig Nait Cugat, in Spanish Feliz Navidad, in Rumanian Sarbatori Foricite, in Polish Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia, and in Italian Buon Natale but whatever language it is Merry Christmas.
In ENGLAND the first Christmas celebration said to have been observed by King Arthur 521 A.D. after his victory in the Battle of York. During the 16th and 17th centuries a giant candle was lit on Christmas eve in the Manor Dining Hall and lasted for the 12 days and nights of Christmas. A Lord of Misrule in cap and bells was appointed manager of games and entertainment at the beginning of the Christmas season.