For Mauritians, "Father Christmas" comes on a boat. "Why does he come on a boat?" you ask. Well, silly, because it would be awfully hard for him to get around in a sleigh. And in Mauritius you do not put your stockings on the mantel, but your flip flops under the tree.There are, however, some traditions which are similar. There were family dinners and gift exchanges. Everyone kept asking what my family does for Christmas and I didn't think "Go to Hunan Gourmet and see all the other Jew's who didn't feel like cooking so were left to eat Chinese food at the only restaurant open in Northampton" was the answer they were looking for. So I said that Americans also get together with their families and open presents and eat - I hope I represented you all well.
Merry Christmas!
