Unusual Christmas Traditions from around the World!
Unusual (wacky and weird ) Christmas Traditions from around the World! There are lots of Christmas traditions that are practiced by a number of countries all over the world during the holiday season. These traditions can be as diverse as the culture and religious practices of each and every country in the world. Read about some of the countries and the sweet and whacky ways in which people celebrate Christmas around the world. In Russia and Ukraine Christmas is celebrated on 7th of January and not on the 26th of December like in most countries. This is because the Orthodox Church uses the old Julian calendar for religious celebration days. Traditionally in Russia on Christmas people offer special prayers and fast sometimes for 39 days till the eve of January 6th or Christmas Eve. When the first evening star appears in the sky then starts the 12 course supper in honor of each of the 12 apostles. In Ireland , it is tradition to leave mince pies and a bottle of Guinness out as a snack...