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Christmas is celebrated with many different traditions around the world (Credit: cl.usembassy.gov) For most Americans, Christmas celebrations entail decorating homes with lights and wreaths, putting up Christmas trees, finding meaningful gifts for loved ones, and, of course, binge-watching holiday classics like Elf and Home Alone. However, not everyone observes the holiday in the same way. Here are some unique and wonderful Christmas traditions from around the world. Japan The Japanese enjoy feasting on Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day (Credit: KFC) A meal from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) may not be your idea of a gourmet Christmas dinner. But in Japan, a bucket of the fast-food giant s world-famous fried chicken is a beloved holiday tradition. The ritual, which began in 1974 with a brilliant marketing campaign, Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii! Kentucky for Christmas! now attracts an estimated 3.6 million Japanese residents to KFC restaurants ea ....
Santa who? 4 Gift givers from other cultures readersdigest.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from readersdigest.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Celebrate winter with 8 holiday traditions from around the world kesq.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kesq.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Iceland: A visit from the Yule Lads Lurking amid Iceland s azure lagoons and steaming volcanoes are a long list of (possibly) mythological creatures, which range from tiny elves to enormous sea monsters. And for 13 days before Christmas, tradition holds that a mischievous pack of troll-like figures known as the Yule Lads visit local children. According to lore, a different lad visits every night to reward or punish kids by leaving something behind in an empty shoe. A lucky child might get presents or candy. If the Yule Lads disapprove, though, you ll find a shoe filled with rotten potatoes. Bring it home: Leave an empty shoe by your bedroom window, and see what the Yule Lads leave during the night. A different Yule Lad visits on each of the 13 nights before Christmas, starting with the sheep-harassing Stekkjarstaur on December 12. The final lad, Kertasníkir, comes on Christmas Eve. ....