Some More Weird Christmas Traditions Practiced Religiously Around The Globe!
No matter what part of the world you live in, you’re sure to have your own selection of rituals so as to make all the festivities and celebrations special. With Christmas being one of the most special occasion, it has a number of customs related to it. Some are as simple as placing a plate full of cookies and a glass of milk for the Santa or as weird as the ones practiced in these parts of the world: Scandinavia: The Scandinavians believe in Norse mythology, wherein the God Thor rode around in a chariot pulled by goats. Also, according to the Christians there, goats are symbolized as demonic creatures. So, as a part of the holiday season celebrations, huge statues of goats are erected and often set on fire so as to ward off all the negativity. Scandinavian Christmas tradition Finland: All of us, without fail, thank God for all the blessings amidst celebrations. However, the families in Finland do something more than what we do. They usually visit the graves of th...