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Christmas around the world. 5 Christmas traditions that may surprise you
Not everywhere in the world Christmas is celebrated in the same way. When it’s winter in December in the north and a “white Christmas” happens, in the southern hemisphere it’s full summer. Here are 5 non-obvious Christmas traditions from different corners of the planet.
The most beautiful holiday of the year — this is what is often said about Christmas. In Europe, it is an exceptionally long time. We celebrate for as many as three days: on Christmas Eve, and then the first and second days of Christmas. Each family cherishes its own traditions, but most Europeans celebrate Christmas in a similar way. A decorated Christmas tree is a must at home, and the Christmas Eve table is dominated by Lenten dishes, led by carp and borscht with ravioli. And how is Christmas celebrated around the world? Some Christmas traditions may be surprising to you.
Austria — Christmas traditions with a thrill
Children (and not only) eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus. In Austria, however, the eve of Santa Claus looks quite different from elsewhere in the world. Young men dressed as Krampus — the demonic opposite of Santa Claus — take to the streets of cities then. He resembles half-man and half-goat in appearance, and his trademarks are a terrifying mask and…
