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With the twinkle of lights in homes[br]and on the streets,

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heartwarming stories, festive treats,[br]and wonderful presents,

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Christmas seems like something[br]straight out of a child's imagination.

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No wonder it’s celebrated[br]all over the world.

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But not everywhere the same way.

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Let's explore three unique [br]Christmas traditions from all over.

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While Christmas in Germany stands for[br]Christmas trees, meals and presents,

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other countries [br]have their own special customs.

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From unique culinary delights[br]and extraordinary decorations

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to fascinating legends,

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Christmas traditions around the world [br]are diverse and quite surprising.

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Let’s start our journey in Norway.

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Cleaning up and sweeping the floors [br]after Christmas is impossible.

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You won’t find a single broom or mop[br]in the house.

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And there’s a good explanation.

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In Norway, there is an old superstition

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that witches come out of hiding [br]on Christmas Eve

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in order to wreak havoc.

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Legend has it[br]that they search houses for brooms

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to fly through the night[br]and spread chaos.

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To avoid it, people hide their brooms [br]before Christmas Eve.

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Let’s hop on our broomsticks [br]and head for Italy.

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Here, too, there's a tradition [br]involving witches

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but is far from being scary.

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On January 6th, [br]Italians celebrate the Befana.

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Legend has it that the witch Befana[br]was searching for Baby Jesus

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to bring him gifts[br]in celebration of his birth.

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But missed the Star of Bethlehem[br]and set out too late.

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To this day, the Befana is celebrated [br]on the night of January 5th.

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The friendly witch flies [br]from house to house,

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bringing presents to nice children[br]and cinder or coal to naughty ones.

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After two enchanting traditions,[br]let’s now go over to Spain.

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On December 22, nearly all Spaniards[br]are glued to their TVs.

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But not to watch Christmas movies,[br]they’re waiting for El Gordo.

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which literally means “the Fat One”,

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not to be associated with Santa Claus[br]or the like.

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El Gordo is Spain’s [br]traditional Christmas lottery,

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in which any participants can win big.

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About 75% of all Spaniards[br]take part every year.

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The Lotería de Navidad is [br]one of the most popular lotteries.

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Close to two billion euros [br]are up for grabs.

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The grand prize awaits [br]one lucky person.

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Two billion euros, wow.

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Now that’s what I’d call [br]a Christmas present!

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Do you know of [br]any other Christmas traditions?

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Share them in the comments below.

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Merry Christmas[br]and until next time!