International Christmas Traditions

In this country, the main Christmas meal is eaten during the evening of Christmas Eve. It is often a barbecue served in the garden.

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Spain

• Egypt

In this country, sometimes children leave a sock near a window. If Papai Noel (Santa Claus) finds the sock, he'll exchange it for a present!

• Argentina

• Spain

• Brazil

• Portugal

In this country, it is considered good luck if you find a spider's web in the house on Christmas morning.

• The USA

• Scotland

• Austria

• Ukraine

In this country, women traditionally have a free day and men do the housework and cleaning on January 6th.

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Great Britain

• Poland

In this country, December 25th is a public holiday, but it is only in memory of the founder of the country.

• India

• Nepal

• Pakistan

• Kazakhstan

In this country, the main Christmas meal consists of 12 dishes. Carp (a river fish / короп) is the main dish.

• Russia

• Poland

• Kazakhstan

• Georgia

In this country, sometimes a sea bird is eaten on Christmas Day.

• Scotland

• Mexico

• Iceland

• Japan

In this country, on December 28th, people play tricks on each other (like on April 1st in the UK and USA).

• Spain

• Japan

• Kazakhstan

• Ireland

In this country, although Christmas is not a national holiday, the people still celebrate on December 25th by going to KFC.

• Japan

• India

• China

• Nepal

In this country, members of the church put on "Pastorelas" (Shepherd's Plays) to retell the Christmas story.

• Spain

• Mexico

• Portugal

• Brazil