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Piñata has Religious Significance in Mexico The traditional Christmas piñata is shaped like a seven-pointed star, or a ball with points. It has religious significance as each point represents one of the Seven Deadly Sins. The bright colors represent temptation while the blindfolded person represents blind faith and the stick represents the will to overcome sin. Thanks for sharing this tradition @mexicoplanners #feliznavidad #traditions #holidays #pinata

Families in Costa Rica Create Nativity Scenes During the first days of December, Costa Rican families get together to assemble and recreate “El Pasito or Portal” which is a model of a nativity scene. Ticos usually include models of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the wise men, the ox and the mule but often families explode on creativity and competition with other families in their neighborhoods and add extra houses, animals and even build miniature villages. Costa Ricans traditionally keep el pasito during December and until January 6th, which is Reyes Magos or Three Kings Day. Thanks for sharing @swisstravelcr #nativity #christmas #traditions #holidayspirit

Letters to the Père Noël (Santa) in France Letters from French kids to Father Christmas don't just disappear into dustbins or drawers in France. Since 1962, France has enacted a law that stipulates any letter to Père Noël must be responded to in the form of a postcard. The law has no doubt helped boost the myth of Santa Claus among France's children, although it's doubtful the postal workers appreciate all the extra work. Each year, Père Noël’s secretaries – all 60+ of them – work tirelessly in the post office in Libourne (France). Last year close to 1.4 million letters were delivered to Père Noël. Thanks for sharing @raisingstones #santa #letters #holidayspirit #merriment

What’s new in Poland? Check out our latest newsletter issue or destination spotlight on our website. New direct flights to Poland with LOT Polish Airlines. New hotels in Krakow, the Bachleda Luxury Hotel Krakow MGallery by Sofitel. @mazurkas.travel celebrates 30th Anniversary with Leornardiana Exhibition. There’s also info on great offsite venues for events. Lots to read #Poland #events #incentives #eventprofs #krakow #travel #hotels #airlines

Check out @sue.laing and @raeleenswift VAT IT at the SITE SOCAL event tonight. #vatit #platinumdmc #socal #sitesocal @sitesocal

Tiny Nut-boats Predict the Future in the Czech Republic Each person creates their own tiny boat from the shells of walnuts, complete with a little candle inside. When left to float in a water basin, the direction the boat sails and its position in the basin (or if it sinks!) will predict the person’s future for the coming year, relating to family, love, and travels, etc. #future #2020 #incentives