Holidays Around the World
"Holidays Around the World" is another of the many special events that
occurs at WDW during the Christmas season. It's a celebration of
stories and traditions shared by story tellers in each of the international
pavilions in Epcot's World Showcase.
Holidays Around the World is held daily beginning at about 11:15 am
and running to about 4:45 pm (at least that's been the
schedule in the past). The shows are offered about once every
hour. Be sure to pick up an Epcot Entertainment Guide
when you enter Epcot to get exact showtimes.
Holiday Story Tellers:
Mexico - Los Tres Reyes Magos. The Three Kings explain their search for a special infant in Bethlehem.
Norway - Julenissen. An impish gnome shares Christmas traditions from the Land of the Midnight Sun.
China - The Monkey King. Sun hou-kong enacts his legend of redemption and acquired wisdom.
Germany - St. Nicholas. The beloved Bishop of Myra relives the story of the first Christmas tree.
Italy - La Befana. The friendly witch recounts her search of 2,000 years for il Gesu Bambino.
The American Adventure - Santa Claus. Meet Santa Claus.
Japan - Tales of the Daruma Seller. Our humble vendor of charming Daruma dolls explains their New Year's significance.
Morocco - Tales of the Taarji. Our holiday drummer
reveals a history of heroism and gifts surrounding the
Feast of Ashoora.
France - Pere Noel. The "good spirit of the season" shares a Christmas letter from little Babette.
United Kingdom - Father Christmas. The origins of familiar carols and Christmas cards are unveiled.
Canada - Canada's Santa Claus. A jolly elf reveals traditions from the vast expanse of Canada.
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