Unique Christmas traditions from around the world

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy around the world, and there are many vibrant and unique ways to celebrate the holidays. Of course, each person has their own holiday tradition, but in many places there are common customs.

From soaked desserts to fabulous Christmas markets, there are many exciting ways to celebrate Christmas all over the world.

 

Giant Lantern Festival, Philippines

"Christmas Capital of the Philippines" - The city of St. Fernando hosts the Giant Lantern Festival (Legalgan Parol Sampernando) every Saturday before Christmas. The festival has attracted fans from all over the country and the world. Eleven Barangi (villages) take part in the festival and the competition is fierce Because everyone is trying to make a very large lantern. In fact, the lanterns were a straight creation around half a meter in diameter, made of 'People de Happen' (Japanese origami paper) and lit by candle. Today, lanterns are made of a variety of materials and can be up to six meters long. They are illuminated by light bulbs that glow in a patterned kaleidoscope.

 

 

Krampus, Austria

The beast-like beast that roams the city streets and frightens children and punishes the bad guys - no, it's not Halloween, it's St. Nicholas' devil companion, Crumps. In the Austrian tradition, St. Nicholas rewards good little boys and girls, while Kramps is said to have caught the most naughty children and put them in his sack. In the first week of December, young crimps (especially on St. Nicholas Day) scare children with scary chains and bells.

 

 

Kentucky Fried Christmas Dinner, Japan

Christmas has never been a big deal in Japan. With the exception of a few small, secular traditions such as gifts and light displays, Christmas is a massive novelty in the country. In recent years, however, a new, unique "tradition" has emerged - the Colonel's very own Kentucky Fried Chicken Christmas Day invitation.

 

Saint Nicholas’ Day, Germany

In order not to be confused with Wehnachtsman (Father Christmas), Nicholas travels by donkey in the middle of the night on December 6 (Nicholas Tag) and in nice children's shoes all over Germany, small things like coins, chocolates, oranges and toys. Leaves fat treatment, and especially in the Bavarian region. St. Nicholas also meets children at school or at home, and in exchange for a sweet or a small gift, each child will have to recite a poem, sing or draw a picture. In short, he is a great man.

But it's not always fun and games. St. Nick often brings with him a form of Rupert. The devil-like character, dressed in dark clothes with beards and dirty beards, has a stick or a small whip in his hand to punish any child who misbehaves badly.

  

 

Day of the Little Candles, Colombia

At the start of the Christmas season, the little candle 'Dol de las Latas' is in Colombia. In honor of the Virgin Mary and the insensitive concept, people place candles and paper lanterns in their windows, balconies and front courtyards. The tradition of candles has grown, and now cities and towns across the country are lit up with extensive exhibitions. Some of the best people are found in Colombia, where neighborhoods compete to see who can make the most impressive arrangements.

Gävle Goat, Sweden

Since 1966, a 13-meter-long Joel goat has been built in the center of Jewel's Castle Square for adventure, but this Swedish Christmas tradition has inadvertently led to another kind of "tradition" - people burning it. Trying The goat has been successfully burned 29 times since 1966 - the most recent catastrophe was in 2016.

 

 

 

Cavalcade of Lights, Toronto

In Winter, the amazing Toronto Lights marks the official start of the annual Calcade holiday season. The first cavalcade to show Toronto's newly built City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square was in 1967. The square and Christmas tree illuminate more than 300,000 energy-efficient LED lights that glow from 11pm to 11pm until the New Year. In the upper part, you will see spectacular fireworks displays and indoor ice skating.

 

 

Christmas tradition in Poland

According to Why Christmas, in Poland, Christmas is celebrated with gift-giving, church services, and watching the popular movie "Home Alone". Carp are usually the main Christmas dish in Poland.

Although most people easily buy a cut of fish from the market, it is customary for the housewife to keep a live carp in the bathtub a few days before Christmas and kill herself before cooking. ۔ Carp scales are considered good luck.

 According to NPR, the tradition is also popular in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Croatia.

 

 

Norway

Perhaps there is a very old Christmas tradition in Norway, where people hide brooms. It is a tradition that dates back centuries when people thought that witches and evil spirits searched for brooms at Christmas. To this day, many people hide their brooms in the safest part of their home to prevent theft. 

Greek fire burning during Christmas 

Greece is primarily a Greek Orthodox nation, and people often go to church services at midnight and observe the Advent fast during the holidays. Families can sprinkle holy water on a cross wrapped in basil to prevent "Kalikantazari" which are evil spirits that enter houses through the chimney and cause riots. Having a fire extinguisher for the twelfth day of Christmas is a great way to keep Calicentzaroi out of trouble.

                

Christmas traditions in Greece include gossip and caroling over treats such as wrapped gifts from St. Basil's, baklava and spicy bread.

 

Lighting of National Hanukkah Menorah, Washington, D.C. – US

The Jewish Jewish holiday is being celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the United States, one of the most widespread events on the national stage. Since 1979, a huge nine-meter wall has been erected on the White House grounds for eight days and nights in Hanoka. The event, held in Washington, D.C., features speeches, music, children's activities, and of course the light of the Menorah.

 

Venezuela

Love Christmas, but do you think roller blades can improve that? If the answer is yes, visit Caracas, Venezuela this year. Every Christmas, the townspeople go to church early in the morning - still, very common - but, for these reasons alone, they do so on roller skates. This unique tradition is so popular that the streets around the city are closed to cars so that people can enjoy the less traditional Christmas dinner of the 'Temals' (wrapped in flour at home and before going home) to church safely. To go Filled with meat, then steamed).