by Head Mouse | Dec 31, 2008 | epcot
Although this is not a traditional Western story, the legend of the monkey king is of great importance in China. He is a legendary character who accompanies the monk Xuanzang to retrieve Buddhist sutras from India. With a culture that spans millenia, the Chinese have...
by Head Mouse | Dec 30, 2008 | epcot, featured
There are so many traditions we have as we celebrate Christmas that come from Germany. From the Christmas tree and advent calendars to Christmas cookies and the type of decorations we use throughout our celebrations, much comes from Germany. Much of what we take for...
by Head Mouse | Dec 24, 2008 | epcot
Our last visit from one of the Santas from around the world. This stop is at the Canada Pavilion where our friends to the North know Santa by a few different names. Canada is so large and diverse in its population, that there are many cultures celebrating the...
by Head Mouse | Dec 23, 2008 | epcot
The Holiday tales in Norway differ just a bit from other parts we may be familiar with. This is the tale, told by Sigrid and Julenissen. Although they know of Santa Claus and his visits, there is more to tell from our friends in Norway and how they celebrate these...
by Head Mouse | Dec 22, 2008 | epcot
Continuing on the world tour of Christmas celebrations we stop in one of my favorite places, France, to hear from Pere Noel and how the French celebrate the holidays. There are so many ways to celebrate the special holidays and it is amazing how many wonderful ways...
