11 Unique Christmas Traditions That Will Blow Your Mind

Well, yes, some very unique Christmas traditions are followed around the world, which will leave you surprised, and you would also want to visit these countries to experience the best or maybe the weirdest Christmas traditions. 

Let’s find out about some of the most unusual Christmas traditions and how they are celebrated in different parts of the world. 

1. Hiding Brooms In Norweigh

Now, why do they do that? It is believed that all the evil spirits and witches are expected on Christmas Eve, so the logic is that if they hide the brooms, the witches will not be able to travel because brooms are the mode of transport for the witches, as we have all seen in Cartoons growing up. 

So hide away your brooms, and don’t let the witches spoil the happiest festival of the year. 

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2. Facing The Demons In Austria

Men dress up as evil creatures and punish the children who have been bad by abducting them during Christmas. These men carry baskets and chains for abducting bad kids. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? 

This is one solid way to keep the kids away from the street. It is very dark and one of the weirdest Christmas traditions. 

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3. Pooping Christmas in Catalonia, Spain

So the practice is that the locals take a log and create a character out of it by making its face and giving it a hat. They feed the log nuts for fourteen days.

On Christmas Eve, they beat the log by singing a traditional song, “If you don’t crap well, I will beat you with a stick.” They beat the log until it gives out all its treats. 

They decorate their neighbourhood with poop decorations, which looks adorable. This is the cutest Christmas tradition, and I believe all countries should practice it. 

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4. Witches Instead of Santa In Italy

So, instead of Santa Claus giving out gifts to the children, the witch does it on his behalf, which is as weird as it sounds. 

Since people have not been able to prove Santa’s existence, they believe in something they had countless encounters with. Le Bafna is an old witch who delivers Christmas presents to the kids, making it one of the unique Christmas traditions.

5. All Japan Wants For Christmas Is KFC

It may be a little hard to believe, but people actually make reservations in advance to eat at KFC on Christmas. 

The statue of Colonel Sanders wears a Santa dress, and the chicken is packed in a special package on the special occasion. 

People can also order their food online in advance to have it delivered on Christmas Day, making it one of the unusual Christmas traditions. 

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6. Feeding The Dead In Portugal

The people in Portugal set up plates for their deceased relatives, and it is believed that this practice brings good fortune to the family.

In some areas, they even leave crumbs on the hearth to feed the dead people.

7. Matchmakers In The Czech Republic

This is among the unique Christmas traditions around the world. 

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8. Filling The Boots In Germany

When they wake up the next morning, their shoes will be filled with candies if they have been good the entire year, and if not, then they will only find a branch. It is one of the unique Christmas traditions that also helps in parenting.

9. Spider’s Web In Ukraine

It may be one of the most unusual Christmas traditions, but it has a story. There was a poor woman who could not afford to decorate her tree. When she wakes up on Christmas morning, she finds that a spider has decorated the tree with its sparkling web, making it look absolutely beautiful. 

So it is a tradition in Ukraine to decorate homes and trees with Spider’s web, which is also believed to bring good luck. 

10. Burning The Dirt In Guatemala

Thus, the people spend an entire week before Christmas sweeping the corners, and all the dirt is collected outside into a huge heap. An effigy of the devil is placed on the top of the heap and the entire thing is set on fire.

It is believed that we are burning the things from the past and starting fresh from the New Year. It is one of the most unusual Christmas traditions but still exciting, encouraging people to keep their homes clean. 

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11. Burning The Yule Goat In Sweden

During the 11th century, this goat was mentioned as a human-sized goat, but now it reaches up to some 40 feet and is one giant goat.

Cities in Sweden make Yule Goat at the beginning of the Advent year. The most popular one is in Gävle, made entirely of straws.

It is a popular attraction, so it has been set on fire 66 times since 1966.