Christmas around the world

Where is this tradition?

Everyone laughs loudly to kick away evil spirits

• Bulgaria

• Latvia

• Japan

Where is this tradition?

Throwing old papers, receipts, calendars, letters on the street

• Poland

• Argentina

• South Africa

Where is this tradition?

Putting thousands of white candles and petals on the shore and water in honour of sea goddess

• Brazil

• Australia

• Spain

Where is this tradition?

Throwing old furniture and unnecessary stuff out of the window

• Latvia

• Italy

• Australia

Where is this tradition?

Splashing water on one another to attract luck

• Thailand

• Latvia

• Poland

Where is this tradition?

Surfing in Santa Clause costume

• Australia

• Japan

• Spain

Where is this tradition?

Run around the home with a suitcase to have lots of travel in new year

• Spain

• Equador

• Latvia

Where is this tradition?

Eat 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds of the year

• Spain

• USA

• Congo

Where is this tradition?

Break plates against neighbour doors to multiply happiness

• France

• Sweden

• Brazil

Where is this tradition?

Whistle when midnight strikes using all sorts of whistles and pipes

• Latvia

• Hungary

• Estonia