Christmastime has come around again, and many cultures and countries celebrate one of the most beloved holidays with their own set of traditions.
From a giant straw goat to"Christmas Tree Jenga," here's a closer look at five of the most interesting ways that countries bask in the good tidings associated with Christmas.Christmas games played in Australia
Another game includes"Christmas Tree Jenga" as families set up a game of Jenga in the shape of a Christmas tree. Some families will even use paper cups instead of wooden blocks.Iceland celebrates Christmas over 26 days, stretching from Dec. 11 to Jan. 6. However, the heart of the Christmas season starts on the 11th, when children place their shoes near their window every night before Christmas Eve.
One tradition is creating a"parol," which is a lantern made out of bamboo and cloth that is used to light the paths leading Filipinos to churches for prayer and worship. Parols are also hung up in houses for the holiday. Another tradition is Simbang Gabi, a nine-day ceremony that takes place from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24 in which families get up as early as 4 a.m. to go to Mass, according to the Philippine travel website Kapwa Travel.
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