Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World

Whether you opt for an early bedtime or prefer to watch the clock tick over to Christmas Day, you likely have your own Christmas traditions. And you’re not alone.

There are some fascinating Christmas traditions around the world, and we’ve pulled together several that involve sleep.

In Norway, children hide broomsticks. In the United States, parents frantically find convincing ways to pose (and repose) elves. In the UK, we stuff stockings with delectable treats.

What we’re saying is, Christmas traditions vary based on where you are on the globe when Santa’s sleigh takes flight.

Often, these traditions are rooted in folklore and have been tweaked and refined over time. (See: the Krampus.) Sometimes, they’re created with a little seasonal magic, as in the case of festive sensation ‘Elf on the Shelf’.

So, if you’re looking for new Christmas Eve traditions, or simply curious about other people’s Yuletide habits, we’ve got you covered:

Infographic detailing various Christmas traditions around the world

Phil Lawlor | Sleep Expert at Dormeo

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