13 Unusual Holiday Traditions From Around the World (1/14)

Bored with your own holiday traditions? Check out these playful, heartwarming and downright strange Christmas customs from around the globe.

By Jackie Middleton for readersdigest.ca

Cemetery visits, spider webs on Christmas trees, bonfires – these global traditions make our caroling, letters to Santa Claus and turkey feasts sound, well… dull! Take a trip around the world to uncover 13 unique holiday traditions. Christmas will never be the same after exposing yourself to this list!

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