10 Fun Christmas Traditions Around the World
6. Roosters and Christmas
On Christmas eve, the Bolivians celebrate Misa del Gallo or “Mass of the Rooster”. Many Bolivians believe that a rooster was the first animal to announce Jesus’ birth. So, as part of the celebration, people bring roosters to the midnight mass.
7. Listening to the animals on Christmas Eve
Many people in Germany consider Heiligabend (Christmas Eve) to be a magical time. They believe that on that day, those who have a pure heart can hear the animals talking.
8. Christmas in January
As per the old Julian calendar, the Greeks have Christmas celebrations on January 7. Also, the Christmas gifts are revealed on New Year’s Day!
9. Christmas traditions in Czech Republic
The Christmas celebrations here last for an entire month! There are a number of customs associated with the Xmas dinner. The nine-course meal includes eggs, fish soup, and carp. Also, they believe that the total number of people seated at the table should be even. If this is not followed, the person without a partner will die next year. Not just that, everyone must get up from the table at the same time as the person leaving first would also be the first one to die next year.
10. Julbukk and Christmas decorations
A Julbukk is a small figurine of a goat made out of straw. In Sweden, it is a common Christmas decoration. Also, the Scandinavian Christmas festivities have a number of straw decorations like angels, stars, angels, hearts, and also the Julbukk.
