12 strange Christmas traditions from around the world – UNIAN
Different countries around the world have their own Christmas “peculiarities” that can be quite surprising.
Christmas is celebrated all over the world, and along with the standard and familiar traditions – decorating the Christmas tree and giving gifts, different countries around the world have their own Christmas “peculiarities” that can be quite surprising. The Independent talks about 12 unusual Christmas traditions from around the world.
Germany and Austria – Krampus
In Austro-Bavarian Alpine folklore, Krampus is the fearsome friend of Father Christmas, a mythical monster, hairy, with hooves and large horns, who punishes naughty children. Every year on December 5th, in many cities in Germany and Austria there is a festival called Krampusnacht, during which there are often parades where…
