Every home / every town / every country has a Christmas tradition. Here are some Christmas traditions from around the world:
PHILIPPINES: there’s a giant Lantern Festival. With huge lanterns lighting up the sky, that symbolizes hope and unity.
ICELAND: has the 13 Yule Lads. These are mischievous troll-like figures who visit children in the 13 nights before Christmas, leaving gifts or potatoes depending on their behaviour.
MEXICO: locals carve radishes into elaborate nativity scenes and compete for prizes.
In early January – LA BEFANA is celebrated in Italy. A friendly witch delivers gifts to children.
WALES: Are you ready for this one? A horse’s skull decorated with ribbons is paraded door to door. This has been going on for centuries!
No matter how one celebrates, there’s one thing we all have in common: Christmas is meant to be enjoyed with those we love.
