A special festival with different traditions and beliefs around the world

Christmas is celebrated every year on 25 December, and the celebration begins on the evening of 24 December. It is a festival of happiness and enthusiasm, which is celebrated in different ways across the world. On Christmas, people share happiness by giving gifts to each other. This is the last and most exciting festival of the year, which everyone waits for.

In this article, we will tell you what are the unique traditions and beliefs regarding Christmas in different parts of the world, which will surprise you.

1. Norway: Tradition of hiding brooms to ward off evil spirits

In Norway, there is a tradition of hiding brooms and mops in the house on Christmas Day. It is believed that on this day evil spirits return to the earth and try to enter the earth through the broom. People believe that by hiding the broom, evil spirits are unable to enter the house. This tradition is centuries old and is still prevalent today.

2. Finland: Unique tradition of eating porridge

In Finland, there is a tradition of preparing a special dish on Christmas morning. Here people eat porridge made from rice and milk, which is served with cinnamon, butter or milk.

• An almond is hidden in this porridge.
• The person who finds it first is considered a symbol of victory and is considered lucky.

This tradition is one of the special experiences of Christmas in Finland.

3. Canada: Home of Santa Claus

In Canada, Christmas is celebrated in a very special way.

• Here it is believed that Santa Claus’s home is in Canada.
• Children send letters to Santa through the post office.
• These letters are delivered to a special address, and children also receive a reply from Santa.

In Canada, children have great enthusiasm for this tradition.

4. Ukraine: The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree with spider webs

In Ukraine, Christmas trees are decorated with spider webs instead of traditional decorations.

• There is an interesting story behind this.
• A poor woman, who could not afford decorations to decorate her tree, noticed in the morning that her tree was covered with spider webs.
• These webs looked shiny and beautiful in the sunlight.

This tradition is considered a symbol of good luck and is also adopted in countries like Poland and Germany.

5. Tradition of hiding pickles

In many countries, there is a tradition of hiding pickle-shaped decorations among the Christmas trees.

• The person who finds this pickle becomes entitled to gifts and good fortune.
• This tradition is very popular especially among children.

This fun activity brings family and friends closer by being a part of the Christmas celebration.