While you queue for ramen, the Japanese are queueing for Christmas KFC
Going wild with festive prep and rowdy Christmas party games? That's cute - or so you'll think when you see how these other countries celebrate Christmas.
From pre-ordering KFC set meals in advance to heading to the sauna with the family, these unique Christmas traditions around the world suddenly make our Christmas celebrations look tame.
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3. Catalonia, Spain: Spot the pooping man
El Caganer is a figurine of a defecating man that is hidden in nativity scenes in Catalonia. Its origins are unknown, but it is believed to have entered the nativity scene by early-18th century. Traditionally, the Caganer is depicted as a peasant wearing a traditional Catalan red cap, baring his backside and defecating. But he’s far from a party pooper – if children can find it, they win a prize.
Catalonia also has the Tió de Nadal, or the pooping log. The log is decorated with a face and blanket, and on Christmas Eve, it is placed halfway into a fire and beaten with sticks.
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