Top 10 Most Unique Christmas Traditions from Around the World

Top 10 Most Unique Christmas Traditions from Around the World

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Today’s video is about the most fun and interesting Christmas traditions from around the world. Do you wonder how to celebrate Christmas? Here are some countries that celebrate Christmas in their own way and these caught me the most.

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ICELAND

As many countries do, Iceland celebrates Christmas (Jól in Icelandic) mostly with good food and presents to loved ones, but unlike most countries that only have a single Father Christmas/Santa Claus character, Icelandic children are fortunate enough to be visited by 13 Yule Lads. And yes, they celebrate Christmas for 13 days.
One of the best Icelandic Christmas traditions, particularly for kids, is the shoe-in-the window tradition.

One of the weirdest festive traditions we've heard of comes from Iceland, where a giant cat is said to roam the snowy countryside at Christmas time. Traditionally farmers would use the Yule Cat as an incentive for their workers - those who worked hard would receive a new set of clothes, but those who didn't would be devoured by the gigantic cat-like beast.

PHILIPPINES
People in the Philippines like to celebrate Christmas for as long as possible! The playing of Christmas carols in shops can start in September!
Parol is a Filipino Christmas lantern made of bamboo and colored paper. It comes in various shapes and sizes but it is usually star-shaped to signify the Star of Bethlehem. Every year, on the night of Saturday before Christmas Eve, San Fernando becomes the Capital of Christmas în Philippines. People all over the world come to see the lantern festival. 

AUSTRIA
Dress up as Santa and distribute gifts and sweets? No, this is too boring for Austrian people.
The Austrian tradition comes with the Krampus. And no, they are not celebrating Halloween. 
You can hear the Krampus coming as he has giant bells attached to his belt.
In days gone by, the Krampus was seriously feared by smaller children, who were tossed into the sack and then dragged through the snow. Scarry!
RUSSIA
Even if their culture is very similar to ours in the West, they prefer the Babushka to Santa Claus. Chill, it’s not an army or something like that. It’s how Russians call their grandmothers. On the 7th of January, grannies will play Santa and this is because on the biblical history there was an old lady name Babuska that didn’t give her gift to baby Jesus in time, so to repent, she gives gifts to children. it’s so cute that kids will receive the gifts from their grannies!

NORWAY

The Norwegians still believe in the Nisse. It is a small manlike creature living on an active farm, usually in the barn. He will hide in the hay, and you will rarely see him. According to the legends, it is the one that takes care of the animals on the farm, ensuring that they do not get ill in the winter. As a token of appreciation for this, it is expected that the farmer leaves a bowl of Christmas porridge on the steps of his house for the elf to enjoy for Christmas.
The other bizarre tradition of Norway is that people hide their brooms. This is an old tradition that makes people believe that witches will steal the brooms for a midnight ride.


ROMANIA

Romania is a rich country when it comes to traditions and superstitions. Modern Romanians only keep a few of them, but many of the old traditions can be discovered in the countryside, in remote areas of the country. Romanians share gifts usually on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus – a more modern tradition - exists in Romania, although during the communist period Santa was replaced with the Frost Man 
The tradition, called the Bear Dance, is mostly kept in Bucovina and Moldova on New Year's Eve. 
Another special carol is called the Goat. In this case, one or several carolers dress up as goats and dance to a pipe tune.
Would you like to be a part of one of these Christmas traditions? If yes, leave a comment in the section below and let us know which would be your favorite.

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