We all know the holiday customs of our own cultures and religions, but do your traditions involve witches, demons, giant cats, or sauna elves? Let's take an educational and festive trip around the world to learn about traditions, cryptids, and lore that make the holidays special.SOURCEShttps://www.cnn.com/travel/article/kfc-christmas-tradition-japan/index.htmlhttps://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-grylahttps://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/indonesia.shtmlKrampus: The Yule Lord Paperback – Deckle Edge, October 27, 2015; Book by Brom Weird Christmas: A Collection of Curious and Crazy Customs and Coincidences Concerning Christmas; Book by Joey GreenNordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark (Nordic Folklore and Stories, Illustrated Nordic Book for Teens and Adults) (Tales of) (Traditional Tales) Hardcover – Illustrated, August 13, 2019; Book by Chronicle Books (Author), Ulla Thynell  (Illustrator)https://www.welove-indonesia.com/blog/christmas-indonesia/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mysterious-christmas-pickle-tradition-hiding-germanChristmas Traditions in Latin America / Tradiciones Navideñas de Latinoamérica (Latin American Celebrations and Festivals / Celebraciones Y Festivales En Latinoamérica) (English and Spanish Edition) Library Binding – Illustrated, January 30, 2010; book by Kerrie Logan Hollihan  (Author)

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