30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World | TIME
Dec 18, 2024 · Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir tree, caroling and gift-giving, a number of countries—including the U.S.—bring their own unique twists, both old and new, to the holiday.
Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC - NPR
Dec 14, 2023 · From flying fists to crispy chicken wings, here's a look at some of the interesting ways in which people celebrate the Christmas season and beyond. Christmas Day in Santo Tomás, Peru, starts...
A sampling of unique holiday traditions from around the U.S. - NPR
Dec 8, 2023 · Here's how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.
Unique Christmas Traditions From Around The World
Dec 13, 2024 · However, Christmas traditions vary greatly from country to country. Here are some unique and fascinating holiday customs from around the world. Japan Kentucky Fried Chicken offers a special Christmas meal in Japan (Credit: KFC Japan/ CC-BY-SA-2.0) A meal from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) may seem like a strange choice for Christmas.
Unwrapping Christmas: History, origins, traditions | WWLP
Dec 25, 2024 · Christmas Trees– Evergreens, fir trees, and other plants have been a part of the winter festivals and traditions since ancient times. The first person to place a tree in a house for Christmas ...
How winter solstice, pagan traditions influence Christmas …
Dec 21, 2023 · More than 2,000 years after the birth of Jesus, the history of quintessentially Christmas traditions and holiday items can be traced back to pre-Christian practices and culture, also referred...
Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC - DW
Dec 24, 2024 · From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas in some cultures features more than just Santa Claus, tinsel and turkey. Christians around the world celebrate the...
Christmas News, Trends, and Holiday Stories | Fox News
Stay updated on Christmas news, traditions, recipes, holiday shopping tips, and festive trends for the holiday season. Explore inspiring stories, gift ideas, and travel advice to make your...
From posadas to matching clothing, how Christmas is celebrated ... - NPR
Dec 23, 2023 · Christmas traditions vary from country to country: we hear how the holiday is celebrated in Iceland, Mexico, Nigeria, and Australia.
Christmas Traditions: From Santa Claus to the Gingerbread Man
Dec 9, 2024 · The Christmas of today is a confluence of different cultures who were coming into Christianity. Most of our joyousness from the holidays comes from a compromise – an attempt to convert people into celebration and also religious practice. Are …