RUMEYSE ÖZKAN, SOMUNCUBABA IMAM HATIP SECINDARY SCHOOL, BURSA, TURKEY
In Turkey, people (especially family members and friends) write their names on a piece of paper, then draw lots for a name. The rule is that you cannot tell whose name you have and you will not be able to know who is going to give your present for New Year. It is kept as a secret until the 1st January. I think that is a nice tradition as it reinforces the friendship and love.There is also a version of the Christmas lottery: everyone gets a gift. gifts are numbered. then each person draws a number, hence a gift. In this version, you cannot discriminate as you do not know who will receive your gift, you will receive your gift regardless of the person you love or dislike.
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