Unique Holiday Traditions Around the World

Explore fascinating holiday customs from different countries, including the Tió de Nadal tradition in Catalonia, Romania's New Year Bear Dancers festival, Colombia's Day of the Little Candles, Sweden's Gavle Goat display, and the giant Easter omelette festival in France. Learn about the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico and discover the rich diversity of global festivities.

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1. CUSTOMS FROM CUSTOMS FROM AROUND AROUND THE THE W WO OR RL LD D 2

2. TI DE NADAL ("CHRISTMAS LOG") The Ti de Nadal meaning in English "Christmas Log", also known simply as ti (firewood log), is a character in Catalan mythology relating to a Christmas tradition widespread in Catalonia, Majorca, Southern France and Andorra. Children must take good care of the log, keeping it warm and feeding it, so that it will defecate presents on Christmas Day or Eve.

3. ROMANIA'S NEW YEAR BEAR DANCERS The so-called 'dancing bears festival' takes place every December, starting in the days before Christmas and ending with New Year's Eve. Hundreds of bear- costumed people of all ages roam villages and towns while dancing to the deafening sound of drums.

4. DAY OF THE LITTLE CANDLES (DA DE LAS VELITAS) In Colombia, as in many places all over the world, this announcement was observed by lighting candles. The Catholic Church of Colombia kept alive the celebration and made an annual tradition of lighting candles the night of December 7

5. THE GVLE GOAT The Gavle Goat is a traditional Christmas display erected annually in Castle Square in central Gavle, Sweden. The display is a giant version of a traditional Swedish Yule goat figure made of straw. It is erected each year by local community groups at the beginning of Advent over a period of two days.

6. THE FESTIVAL OF THE GIANT OMELETTE Every year, the residents of Bessi res in southwest France celebrate Easter by cooking up an omelet large enough to feed 2,000. Crowds gather to watch the giant omelet being made in Bessi res.

7. DAY OF THE DEAD The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6. It is widely observed in Mexico. Although related to the simultaneous Christian remembrances for Hallow tide,it has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning.

8. HALLOWEEN Many people around the world celebrate Halloween, on October 31. It is the day before All Saints Day . Halloween is widely associated with costume parties and events where people dress up as their favorite horror or scary character. Children tend knock on doors in their local neighborhood and requesting a trick or treat. Some people give out treats while others request a trick, which often involves children presenting a small joke or trick.

9. THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. The American holiday is particularly rich in legends and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal typically includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. The holiday is often the busiest of the year, as family members gather with one another.

10. RAMAZAN RAMAZAN Ramadan or ramazan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting , prayer, reflection, and community. Accordingly, during the hours of fasting Muslims refrain not only from food and drink, but also tobacco products, sexual relations, and sinful behavior. They devote themselves to prayer and study of the Quran.

11. MATRYOSHKA NESTING DOLLS Matryoshka is often seen as a symbol of the feminine side of Russian culture. Matryoshka is associated in Russia with family and fertility.Matryoshka is used as the symbol for the epithet Mother Russia.

12. THANK YOU 2