Christmas traditions from around the world

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Christmas traditions from around the world


More than 2 billion people celebrate Christmas around the world every year and it is filled with festive tradition no

matter where you are in the world.

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Serbia

Two Sundays before December 25th, children tie up their mum and she is only released when she pays a ransom in the form of Christmas gifts. The following Sunday the same treatment is given to dad.


Venezuela

In the capital city, Caracas,roads are closed fromDecember 16th to 24th solocals can roller-skate tomorning mass.


India

Christians in India decorate mango trees instead of the traditional fir tree and use mango leaves as decorations around the home.


Australia

When Santa reaches Australia, he gives the reindeer a rest and use kangaroos to pull his sleigh around the country. Most people have a cold Christmas dinner or a barbecue.

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Christmas traditions from around the world