Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC DW 12/24/2024
Briefly

In Venezuela, Christmas celebrations include roller-skating to Midnight Mass, a tradition that began in the 1960s and symbolizes a festive, summer alternative to snowy festivities.
In the Philippines, Christmas is marked by colorful parols—lanterns made of bamboo and Japanese paper—symbolizing hope and light during the festive season.
Oaxaca City, Mexico, celebrates "Night of the Radishes" on December 23, featuring intricate carvings of radishes depicting everyday life and Christian themes.
Catalonia, Spain, incorporates humor in Christmas decorations with the unique figurine "El Caganer," a peasant who adds a distinctly human element to Nativity scenes.
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