10 Unique Christmas traditions celebrated around the world

By dev ramkumar | Headout

1.

Japan:

Some Japanese people love eating KFC during Christmas. Originating in the '70s, this distinctive tradition began with a clever marketing campaign that linked KFC to the holiday season.

KFC Feast

2.

Mexico:

During Christmas gatherings, families stuff piñatas with delicious candies and treats for kids to break open and enjoy.

Christmas Piñatas

3.

Norway:

In Norway, it's believed that witches and evil spirits emerge at night. To ward them off, people hide their brooms and mops on Christmas Eve to prevent mischief caused by these unwelcome visitors.

Brooms & Mops

4. 

Germany:

Germany has a unique tradition of hanging a pickle-shaped ornament on the tree! The first child who finds it on Christmas morning gets a special gift!

Pickled Ornaments

5.

Ukraine:

Ukrainians celebrate Christmas Eve with a 12-course meal, symbolizing the twelve apostles, featuring dishes like sweet grain pudding, beet soup, and dumplings.

MASSIVE CHRISTMAS DINNERS

6.

Caracas:

In Caracas during Christmas, the streets are closed to cars and people roller skate to the early morning Mass!

ROLLERBLADING TO MASS

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Sweden:

Since 1959, a Christmas tradition involves families tuning in to the cherished Disney Christmas special "Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul" (Donald Duck and His Friends Wish You a Merry Christmas) on Christmas Eve.

Watching donald duck

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Greece:

In Greece, Christmas isn't just about decorating trees; coastal regions have a unique tradition of decorating boats.

decorating boats

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France:

In Provence, France, their Christmas Eve tradition, "Les Treize Desserts de Noël," features savouring 13 delicious desserts, symbolizing Jesus and the 12 apostles.

13 desserts

10.

Australia:

In Australia, Christmas coincides with the summer season, leading Aussies to celebrate with surf and barbecues.

BBQ christmas

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