7 Unique Christmas Traditions Around The World That You Might Not Have Known

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Unique Christmas Traditions Around World

Christmas is celebrated around the world, and so, take a look around what are some of the unique traditions followed around the world.

Called the Gävle Goat, this is a giant straw goat constructed in the same place every year and dates back to ancient pagan festivals.

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1. Sweden

San Fernando holds Ligligan Parul, AKA giant lantern festival every year, symbolising the Star of Bethlehem.

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2. Philippines

While not a national holiday, families in this country tend to head out to their local KFC.

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3. Japan

This country celebrates 13 days of Christmas, wherein children are visited by 13 Yule Lads.

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4. Iceland

Families in this country traditionally eat porridge, which includes rice and milk topped with cinnamon, milk or butter.

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5. Finland

Most of their traditions center around a barbecue or grill, where families gather around for cookouts.

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6. New Zealand

Today houses in this country are decorated with superstitious characters called nisser.

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7. Denmark

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What traditions are followed by the families in your country?