While Christmas was originally a Christian holiday (and still is), it is no longer treated as exclusively such. In fact, around eight in ten non-Christians in America participate in Christmas celebrations. However, the majority see it more as a cultural event to bring the family together than a religious one. Thus, celebrating Christmas comes in many different shapes and forms by adapting Christmas traditions to fit every celebrator.
However, many Christmas traditions around the world overlap or differ very slightly. Serving traditional Christmas dinner, gift-giving, and setting up a traditional Christmas tree are some of the holiday traditions that are embraced all across the globe. Thus, the notion of having a traditional Christmas really varies per country. Yet, some ways to celebrate the occasion are very much exclusive to a country. For example, nowhere else will you find a giant Yule Goat figure made of straw other than Sweden.
Either way, the many holiday traditions around the world embrace one notion other than the birth of Jesus — a celebration of family. Ultimately, spending more time with the people closest to us is the notion behind every holiday custom, in whichever corner of the world it's practiced. Below, we've compiled a list of Christmas traditions from all parts of the world that you might use as inspiration on how to spend Christmas with your family this year! Is there a Christmas tradition that exclusively your family partakes in? Let us know!
#61 Wrap Christmas Presents
It can be as enjoyable to wrap Christmas presents as it is to open them. Try the many novel gift-wrapping ideas available to take your wrapping skills to the next level!
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#62 Hide The Pickle Ornament
This pickle ornament custom will end your kids' arguments over who gets to open their presents first. Simply hide a pickle ornament in your tree, and whoever discovers it first gets to open the first gift.
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#63 Make Paper Snowflakes
Anyone can capture the magic of winter snowfalls by crafting gorgeous paper snowflakes. And it's much simpler than you may expect to make them. Child's play, literally. Every paper snowflake turns out differently, which might be its most exciting part. Snowflakes may range from simple crafts that youngsters can make themselves to intricate masterpieces.
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#64 Feast On KFC
Even though Christmas is not widely celebrated in Japan, in a relatively recent custom, families in Japan feast on a ton of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day. According to data supplied by the American fast-food brand, in 2018, KFC Japan made 6.9 billion yen (about $63 million) from December 20 to December 25, with queues out the door starting on December 23. Well, that's one way to spend the holidays!
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#65 Travel Back In Time At Dickens Fair
Every holiday season, Dickens Fairs are held in numerous cities across the U.S. and Europe. One has been held every year in San Francisco since 1970. The event will give attendees the impression that they have been transported back in time to a Victorian London setting where bangers and mash are served at every other food stall, and old-timey language is spoken around every corner.
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#66 Start A Vintage Christmas Collection
Collectors of antiques, unite! It's so much pleasure to look for vintage Christmas decorations all year long. Choose a theme, classic Christmas ornaments, baubles made traditionally, or hand-decorated mouth-blown glass ornaments, keep an eye out for treasures and then put your favorite items on display in December.
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#67 Craft Something
Making beautiful DIY Christmas ornaments or wreaths doesn't require a degree in fine arts or a high level of craftiness. Creating something with your hands will also be fun for you and whoever joins you.
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#68 Use A Nutcracker
No, not the character from Tchaikovsky's ballet. There are only so many occasions to equip this unconventional nut-cracking tool throughout the year. You better (carefully) make the most of it now while you can.
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#69 Buy Christmas Crackers
This British holiday custom originated during the Victorian era when colored candies were stuffed inside crackers. Nowadays, you can frequently find games, a paper crown, and toys inside. These treats will surely spice up your traditional Christmas dinner and make it even more enjoyable for the youngsters!
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