By dev ramkumar | Headout
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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.
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During Christmas gatherings, families stuff piñatas with delicious candies and treats for kids to break open and enjoy.
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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.
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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!
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Ukrainians celebrate Christmas Eve with a 12-course meal, symbolizing the twelve apostles, featuring dishes like sweet grain pudding, beet soup, and dumplings.
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In Caracas during Christmas, the streets are closed to cars and people roller skate to the early morning Mass!
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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.
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In Greece, Christmas isn't just about decorating trees; coastal regions have a unique tradition of decorating boats.
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In Provence, France, their Christmas Eve tradition, "Les Treize Desserts de Noël," features savouring 13 delicious desserts, symbolizing Jesus and the 12 apostles.
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In Australia, Christmas coincides with the summer season, leading Aussies to celebrate with surf and barbecues.