For some, the idea of a big, bearded man sliding down their chimney might seem like cause for alarm. Christmas is celebrated differently all around the world.
For some, the idea of a big, bearded man sliding down their chimney might seem like cause for alarm. Christmas traditions vary widely around the world, and from caroling horse skulls to cheeky figurines to buckets of fried chicken, here are five Christmas customs you may not know.
FRIED CHICKEN IN JAPAN: In Japan, nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a steaming plate of chicken. While Christmas itself isn't widely celebrated in the country, many in Japan mark the holiday season by going out for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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