List of Unusual Christmas Traditions from around the World

5. Kallikantzaroi (Greece)

Greek tradition warns of Kallikantzaroi, mischievous goblins who are believed to emerge during the 12 days of Christmas to cause trouble.

6. KFC Christmas (Japan) 

In Japan, the tradition of eating KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) at Christmas is very popular. Although there is no strong Christian tradition in Japan, successful KFC advertisements in the 1970s managed to embed the brand as a popular Christmas dish in the country.