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Star-shaped decorations called parols decorate walls. People gather for a feast called Noche Buena. Singing groups called cumbancheros fill the streets. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Philippines. Come and explore the many Philippine traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

Bright red poinsettias decorate homes and churches. Families gather together and sing songs during musical shows called posadas. Children set out their shoes to be filled with presents. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico. Come and explore the many Mexican traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

Ornaments and lights decorate Christmas trees. Children open gifts on Christmas Day. They go to Christmas plays and musical shows called pastorales. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in France. Come and explore the many French traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

Tinsel, candles and baked decorations called Lebkuchen hang from Christmas trees. Carol singers walk from house to house singing Christmas songs, and bands play in town squares. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Germany. Come and explore the many German traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

American Indians used wood, bark, and other materials to build longhouses. Learn all about longhouses, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.

What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Take a close look at city mayors.

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What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor and how the governor serves people in the state. Take a close look at state governors.

American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.