What are some different Christmas traditions around the world?

Our favourite Christmas traditions around the world are wonderful – sometimes wonderfully weird – and are guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit. ... Aside from a few small, secular traditions such as gift-giving and light displays, Christmas remains largely a novelty in the country. read more

How Christmas is celebrated Around the World in lots of different countries. read more

Lights illuminate the Christmas Fair in front of the Mariendom (Cathedral of Mary), left, and St. Severi's Church in Erfurt, central Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. The words read: 'Christmas Fair'. The Erfurt Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany. read more

christmas food around the world Fruitcake originated in ancient Egypt, where it was considered essential for the afterlife. Roast turkey didn’t appear consistently on Christmas Day menus until 1851, when it replaced roast swan as the favorite dish of Royal courts. read more