Holiday Customs from Around the World

Whether it’s a long-standing tradition or a new type of celebration, everyone is looking forward to the holiday season. Holidays not only bring new life to your busy schedule but also remind you of how wonderful it is to be alive.

As the holidays approach, millions of people around the world will join in their own Holiday traditions. Instead of watching a holiday movie, exchanging gifts, making gingerbread, there are other unique and quirky traditions in which people from different cultures participate.

Take a look at the holiday customs from around the world during the holiday season:

North America:

It’s customary to exchange gifts on Christmas days in Canada and the United States, and children are happy to find gifts that Santa has packed in oversized socks or placed under the Christmas tree overnight. Who didn’t stay awake all night long trying to listen for reindeer landing on the roof?

However, there are many differences across the continent.

· Washington “National Hanukkah Menorah”

Hanukkah’s Jewish Holiday is one of the most elaborate events on the national stage and is celebrated by fanfare. Since 1979, a substantial 9-meter Menorah is built on the grounds of the White House during Hanukkah’s eight days and nights. The…