{"id":218114,"date":"2017-11-02T13:27:59","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T13:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/christmas-traditions-around-the-world\/"},"modified":"2017-11-02T13:27:59","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T13:27:59","slug":"christmas-traditions-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/en-gb\/occasions\/christmas-traditions-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tree-mendous Christmas traditions from around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

Try a new tradition this Christmas!<\/p>\n

Which country\u2019s festive wooden log has a rather…unorthodox way of delivering gifts? Who hands out black sugar coal lumps to less-nice children? And where might you meet\u00a0a mean and hairy anti-Santa?<\/p>\n

All important questions when you make personalized books for children<\/a> all across the world (as we do) in lots of different languages (as we do). Have a rummage through our selection box of Christmas traditions and see if any take your fancy…<\/p>\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Tio de Nadal, from Spain\u00a0(Catalunya)<\/h3>\n

\"Catalan
\nTio de Nadal is one of the more, er, interesting Christmas traditions in Spain, well Catalunya to be precise. Tio is a wooden log who’s fed nuts and dried fruit and, come Christmas morning, yep \u2013 he\u2019s pooped out a whole lot of presents for the kids. The family then thanks Tio by throwing the poor guy on the fire to keep them warm.<\/p>\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Krampus, from Germany<\/h3>\n

\"Krampus<\/p>\n

Krampus in Germany serves as a sort of \u201canti-Santa\u201d that scares children who’ve been particularly naughty that year. He\u2019s a formidable creature \u2013 covered in hair, with a not-so-friendly face. However, what Krampus lacks in looks he makes up for in\u2026nothing. He\u2019s terrifying and mean, full stop. *Hides*<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Befana, from Italy<\/h3>\n

\"Befana<\/p>\n

Over in Italy, we have Befana: an entirely more lovable counterpart to Krampus, who recognizes that kids can\u2019t be angels all year round. She gives out presents to children on Epiphany Eve, and even the naughty ones get a treat \u2013 little lumps of coal made from black sugar. Crunch!<\/p>\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Julbock, from Sweden<\/h3>\n

\"Goat<\/p>\n

Say\u00a0\u201chej\u201d<\/em> to Julbock, your new favorite Swedish straw goat. Humbly starting life as one of Thor\u2019s chariot pullers, Julbock has evolved into Sweden\u2019s Santa-equivalent. Massive Julbocks are made in towns all across the country, including a 43-foot-high straw sculpture in G\u00e4vle with fairy lights on its horns.<\/p>\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Santa Claus, from…lots of places<\/h3>\n

\"Reindeer<\/p>\n

Flying around the planet in one night seems like a lot of work for eight reindeer. Though less work than for Hawaii Santa, who\u2019s inclined to paddle a canoe. Or Australia Santa, who hops on a kangaroo. The humble donkey is the transport of choice in Switzerland, while Czech Republic Santa wins the award for stage direction \u2013 by dropping down from the skies on a golden cord.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Personalized adventures that fit in a stocking<\/h2>\n

Looking for a Christmas gift<\/a> to make their little face light up? Meet The Christmas Snowflake<\/a>, a charmingly personalized tale, all about the importance of being with the people you love at Christmas time.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

See the book<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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