Giant straw goats and shoes in the window: The best Christmas traditions from around the world

Unbelievably, it’s that time of year again, when family and friends come together for good food and good cheer.

Thankfully, COVID restrictions have remained at bay and across Europe we are able to celebrate Christmas 2022 with friends and family.

While gifts and fairy-lit trees are relatively universal, some countries go their own way when celebrating the festive season. Here, we’ve wrapped up some of our favouriteChristmas traditions from around the world.

Day of the Little Candles, Colombia

On 7 December, Colombians traditionally light candles in their homes, churches and squares. It’s a nod to the deep Catholic roots of the country, and symbolises Pope Pius IX defining the date as the immaculate conception

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