5 Unusual Christmas Traditions

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Around the world there are a myriad of well known and practised Christmas rituals and traditions, however, there are also many unusual ones. Here is a list of five unusual Christmas traditions you may want to incorporate into your festivities this year, wherever you might be in the world.

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Japan, Kentucky fried Christmas.
In 1974, KFC fast food restaurants released a marketing campaign in Japan for their popular fried chicken. The slogan "Kentucky for Christmas" stuck with many people around Japan, creating a new tradition. Although Christmas is not considered a national holiday in Japan, many people still head out to buy fried chicken and enjoy it together.

Mexico, rocking baby Jesus.
Christmas in Latin America, as in a lot of European countries, is celebrated on the night of December 24th. Mexicans head to church for Christmas service, and a lot of families can be seen with ceramic (large or small) representations of baby Jesus. The statue is blessed at the serviced and is then taken to the family gathering so people can rock him to sleep before enjoying a festive dinner.

Australia, seafood and a BBQ for lunch.
Southern hemisphere countries have opposing seasons to the North. Australia celebrates Christmas in the heat of summer with many families and large groups gathering at local beaches to enjoy a BBQ or seafood feast. Surfing, swimming and sunbathing are all common Christmas activities for many Aussies.

Austria, Scary Santa.
The friendly, rosy-cheeked chubby man we all know as Santa has an evil accomplice in Austria. Krampus is a demon-like character who wanders the streets in search of badly behaved children, there is even a yearly Krampus parade in Vienna.

Scotland, burning Rowan tree twigs.
Scottish people burn Rowen tree twigs at Christmas to clear feelings of jealousy, envy or distrust amongst family members, neighbours and friends. The Rowen trees are bushy green with small pearl-sized red vines, they are common in Scotland and the Northern Hemisphere.

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