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Christmas is a holiday celebrated in countless countries around the world. And because each country has its own culture, they also have unusual traditions, practices, and myths that are specific for this blessed feast. While you may have heard of the Italian's Befana, this may not be the case for the Greek's evil goblins and Austria's bizarre food-tossing tradition. Here are 15 weird Christmas traditions from around the world that you may have never heard of! |
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1. Estonia |
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2. Ireland |
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3. France |
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5. Greece |
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6. Austria |
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7. Venezuela |
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8. Italy |
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9. Japan |
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10. Czech Republic |
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11. Ukraine |
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12. Iceland |
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13. Australia |
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14. Slovakia |
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15. Britain |
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H/T: lifebuzz.com
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