Christmas literacy around the globe

The term 'tradtional Christmas' is as fluid as the cultures celebrating this season. In creating a broader sense of community and sharing, being seasonally literate requires knowlege of many cultures and practices. However, no matter where people are gathering at this time of year, literacy plays a role. Here is a look at headlines from around the globe this season about blending cultures, sharing knowledge and increasing literacy.

Ontario's Orangeville - Spreading literacy cheer

United Arab Emirates - Honouring foreign visitors with Christmas traditions

Manitoba's Portage Daily Graphic - Christmas potluck brings cultures together

California's Contra Costa Times - Leading ladies promote literacy 

Bermuda - Givng the gift of literacy 

Houston Chronicle -  Literacy can end mistakes about Hanukka.

Australia's varied cultural approaches to Christmas downunder 

So now matter where you are, how you celebrate, who you are with, the holiday season is a great time to add a sprinkle of literacy into the conversation, into the gift giving and into your life.

The very best to you in 2012.