THE WORLD'S TRADITIONS
article of 19.12.2023
THE GREAT PICKLE HUNT
Traditionally in the UK and US, a pickle is hidden in the Christmas tree. Anyone who finds the shiny green pickle between the branches gets an extra gift.
WHEN IT RAINS PUDDING
Don’t be surprised if pudding suddenly drips from the ceiling. This Christmas dessert is meant for more than snacking. In Slovakia, the oldest man in the group takes a spoonful of Loksa pudding and throws it at the ceiling. The more pudding that sticks, the luckier the family will be.
BEWARE THE CHESHIRE CAT
The Icelandic Christmas cat is not a cuddly toy: the Christmas monster cat Jólakötturinn eats children. To be precise, children who weren’t well behaved and didn’t do their chores. A rough custom for a tough people.
A SOUTH AMERICAN ROLLER
The coolest way of Christmas transport is found in Venezuela where thousands of people cruise to Christmas Mass on roller skates! Parts of the city are closed so that everyone arrives safely at the church.
HIDE THE SUPPLIES
Norwegians hide all their mops and brooms at Christmas. Why? So that evil spirits don’t have a chance to steal them and ride across the night sky on long-handled gadgets.
Traditionally in the UK and US, a pickle is hidden in the Christmas tree. Anyone who finds the shiny green pickle between the branches gets an extra gift.
WHEN IT RAINS PUDDING
Don’t be surprised if pudding suddenly drips from the ceiling. This Christmas dessert is meant for more than snacking. In Slovakia, the oldest man in the group takes a spoonful of Loksa pudding and throws it at the ceiling. The more pudding that sticks, the luckier the family will be.
BEWARE THE CHESHIRE CAT
The Icelandic Christmas cat is not a cuddly toy: the Christmas monster cat Jólakötturinn eats children. To be precise, children who weren’t well behaved and didn’t do their chores. A rough custom for a tough people.
A SOUTH AMERICAN ROLLER
The coolest way of Christmas transport is found in Venezuela where thousands of people cruise to Christmas Mass on roller skates! Parts of the city are closed so that everyone arrives safely at the church.
HIDE THE SUPPLIES
Norwegians hide all their mops and brooms at Christmas. Why? So that evil spirits don’t have a chance to steal them and ride across the night sky on long-handled gadgets.