Christmas traditions around the world

The main Christmas meal is eaten during the evening of Christmas Eve. It is often a barbecue served in the garden.

• Ireland

• Spain

• Argentina

• Brazil

Sometimes children leave a sock near a window. If Papai Noel (Santa Claus) finds the sock, he’ll exchange it for a present!

• Egypt

• Iceland

• Argentina

• Brazil

Christmas Day is celebrated on January 7th.

• Egypt

• Pakistan

• Ireland

• Spain

On January 6th, women traditionally have a free day and men do the housework and cooking.

• Spain

• Pakistan

• Ireland

• Brazil

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

• Brazil

• Egypt

• Iceland

• Pakistan

The main Christmas meal consists of 12 dishes. Carp is the main dish.

• Ireland

• Iceland

• Poland

• Spain

Sometimes a sea bird is eaten on Christmas Day.

• Poland

• Spain

• Argentina

• Iceland

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

• Spain

• Egypt

• Ireland

• Brazil