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Christmas is celebrated around the world in different ways by people in different climes. Sometimes, celebration pattern could range from normal to weird ; depending on where you're from.
See 4 Weird Christmas Trends From Around the World :
SOUTH AFRICA: DON’T EAT SANTA’S COOKIES
To keep kids from nibbling on Santa’s cookies, parents tell children a story about a boy named Danny who ate all of Santa’s cookies and really angered his grandmother. In her rage, she killed him — and now their ghosts haunt houses during Christmas time. Heavy.
SWEDEN: BURNING GOAT
Every year, villagers in the small Swedish town of Gavle build a 12-metre straw goat as part of a yule time tradition. But, pretty much every year since the tradition began in 1966, locals have succeeded in destroying it, either by burning it down, hitting it by cars, or almost stealing it with a helicopter.
NORWAY: HIDE YOUR BROOMS
Norwegians must put away their brooms on Christmas Eve. Legend has it that evil witches may come and steal them away if they are left out.
ITALY: DON’T FEAR THE CHRISTMAS WITCH
Italians aren’t looking for a jolly old man in a red suit on Christmas Eve. Instead, they look out for Befana, a friendly witch that brings toys and candy to all good children.
SOURCE: FOX NEWS
See 4 Weird Christmas Trends From Around the World :
SOUTH AFRICA: DON’T EAT SANTA’S COOKIES
To keep kids from nibbling on Santa’s cookies, parents tell children a story about a boy named Danny who ate all of Santa’s cookies and really angered his grandmother. In her rage, she killed him — and now their ghosts haunt houses during Christmas time. Heavy.
SWEDEN: BURNING GOAT
Every year, villagers in the small Swedish town of Gavle build a 12-metre straw goat as part of a yule time tradition. But, pretty much every year since the tradition began in 1966, locals have succeeded in destroying it, either by burning it down, hitting it by cars, or almost stealing it with a helicopter.
NORWAY: HIDE YOUR BROOMS
Norwegians must put away their brooms on Christmas Eve. Legend has it that evil witches may come and steal them away if they are left out.
ITALY: DON’T FEAR THE CHRISTMAS WITCH
Italians aren’t looking for a jolly old man in a red suit on Christmas Eve. Instead, they look out for Befana, a friendly witch that brings toys and candy to all good children.
SOURCE: FOX NEWS
