Christmas is celebrated in wildly different ways across the globe! From peculiar characters to bizarre customs and unusual foods, test your knowledge of the strangest and most fascinating holiday traditions from around the world. How many of these odd Christmas customs do you know?
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In Catalonia, Spain, what does the Caga Tió (pooping log) do on Christmas?
In Iceland, what happens to naughty children according to the legend of the Yule Cat?
In Japan, what has become a popular Christmas tradition since the 1970s?
In Norway, what do people hide on Christmas Eve to ward off evil spirits and witches?
In Ukraine, what unusual decoration is considered good luck on the Christmas tree?
In Venezuela, what unique mode of transportation do people use to attend early morning Christmas mass in Caracas?
In Austria and other Alpine regions, what terrifying horned creature accompanies St. Nicholas?
In Czech Republic and Slovakia, what do single women throw over their shoulders on Christmas to predict their romantic future?
In Greenland, what unusual meat is commonly served as a Christmas delicacy?
In Finland, what do many people do on Christmas Eve afternoon?
In Iceland, how many mischievous Santa-like figures visit children in the 13 days before Christmas?
In Wales, what strange decorating tradition involves a horse skull?
In Germany, what do children leave out for St. Nicholas to fill with treats?
In South Africa, what unusual creatures might you find on the Christmas dinner table?
In Guatemala, what do people do to their houses to prepare for Christmas?
In The Philippines, what unique Christmas decoration is made from bamboo and represents a star?
In Portugal, what do people traditionally do after Christmas dinner?
In Poland, what must you find in the hay under your Christmas tablecloth to have good luck?
In Mexico, what do children do during the nine nights before Christmas (Posadas)?
In Serbia, what do children do to their parents on the second Sunday before Christmas?
In Estonia, what unusual number of meals is traditional to eat on Christmas Eve?
In Greece, what do children do during the Christmas season instead of going caroling on Christmas Eve?
In New Zealand, what beach activity has become a Christmas tradition?
In Caracas, Venezuela, what do children tie to their toes before bed on Christmas Eve?
In Italy, what witch-like figure delivers gifts to children on Epiphany (January 6th)?