Christmas traditions around the world

The Christmas pickle In the US, an ornament shaped like a gherkin is hidden in the tree. On Christmas morning, the person who finds the “Christmas pickle” gets the first gift. Some say the tradition started in Germany. Hiding broomsticks Some Norwegians believe that evil spirits and witches come out on Christmas Eve, so families hide all their broomsticks to stop witches from stealing them. The poo log In Catalonia, Spain, a Christmas log is wrapped in a blanket and children care for it until Christmas Eve, when the log “poos” out sweets and treats (not really – they’re put there by adults). A giant Christmas goat Every Christmas in the Swedish town of Gävle, a 13-metre straw model of a goat is put up. The goat was introduced in…

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