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There are so many different cultures and traditions around the world, especially around the holiday season. In America, some of the most popular ways to celebrate Christmas are by decorating a tree, Santa Claus, and building a gingerbread house, but there are also so many more interesting Christmas traditions that have been embraced by people around the world as well.  

In Austria, there is a very popular character named Krampus, who is a beast-like creature, is St. Nicholas’ evil accomplice. While St. Nicholas rewards kids who are good, Krampus is said to capture the naughty children. Each year, a Krampus parade takes place where lots of people dress up as Krampus and roam the streets. 

In Japan, many people eat KFC as a Christmas meal. This tradition emerged when KFC released their festive “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii”, which translates to “Kentucky for Christmas” marketing campaign in the 1970s. 

In Germany, one popular tradition is the Christmas Pickle. This is an old tradition where parents will hide a pickle ornament somewhere in their Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Then, on Christmas Day, the first kid who finds it will be rewarded with a gift. 

In Norway, many people hide their brooms in a safe place. This is a very old tradition that dates back to Norwegian folklore. It is said that on Christmas Eve, many people believed that witches and spirits came out for mischief. As a result of this, people hide their brooms, and this tradition has been continuous since then.