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Many locals in Ukraine decorate their Christmas trees with cobwebs and plastic spiders. Where does this custom come from? Read more…

In Greece, the Christmas holidays are associated with many legends, tales and superstitions. Did you know that evil elves live…

In Australia, Christmas is the hottest time of year, so Christmas looks a little different.

Japan, Christmas has few traditions due to the low Christian presence. However, locals believe that if you are lonely at Christmas, you will be lonely all year round.

In Sweden they are very much preparing for St. Lucia’s Day, Julklapp is bringing presents, wonder what else is happening?

Hanukkah around the world! Interested in how Jewish communities in Israel, Europe and of course around the world celebrate Hanukkah?

Portugal celebrates four times in December. They start on the 1st, as it is the day of the restoration of their independence. Then on the 8th of December, when they celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of Portugal.

Christmas in Jerusalem is a truly unique time of year. Thousands of pilgrims come to the city to celebrate Christmas in the place where it all began.

Indian Christians replace the Christmas tree with a mango or banana tree. They even decorate them with leaves!