A quick disclaimer this video isn’t made to mock other cultures and how they celebrate Christmas it’s more about learning and presenting Christmas traditions that are foreign to English-speaking countries there’s a lot of non-english terms in this video and I’ve researched how to pronounce them but I probably still will make some
Mistakes throughout the video so sorry in advance hope you enjoyed the Video the Krampus is an integral part of alpan folklore it is thought to have begun as a Germanic Christmas tradition in the 12th century his name is derived from the German word krampen meaning claw he is often depicted as a demonic creature half demon half goat with a long tongue and
Chains the origins of Krampus can be traced back to pre-christian Pagan beliefs in the Alpine region of Southern Germany as Christianity spread the story of Krampus intertwined with the Christmas Narrative of St Nicholas creating a dichotomy of reward and Punishment during the Christmas season while St Nicholas rewards The Good
Children Krampus punishes the bad ones on the 5th of December Krampus is said to roam the streets on a day known as Krampus notot where he captures bad children to either beat them or take them to the underworld a funny thing I found out was that krampus’s weakness is
Apparently fruit if given a piece of fruit typically an apple or an orange by a child he will sit down to eat the gift sharing it with whomever is there and engage in polite conversation Krampus will then leave the area harming no one in recent years the Krampus tradition has grown in popularity
Festivals and events centered around Krampus can be found in Austria Germany Italy czechia Croatia Slovenia Hungary among other places one of these festivals is known as Krampus laugh and happens annually in Austria on the 6th of December during Krampus laugh also known as the Krampus run people dress as krampuses and
Playfully scare onlookers particularly children the festival acts as a way to remind children to behave throughout the year the Krampus is a reflection of the balance of Good and Evil light and dark it acts as a reminder of the consequences of misbehavior to instill discipline in children orbe it in an unconventional Manner in Sweden watching Donald Duck cartoons on Christmas Eve has become a love tradition it began when Sweden had limited access to television programming in 1959 from all of us to all of you was played on TV the show was a Christmas special featuring Donald Duck and other
Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy partaking in festive adventures with access to only one TV channel at the time many households tuned in to watch Donald Duck’s Misadventures on Christmas Eve the yearing of the Disney Christmas special was successful and became a highly anticipated event for families each year
Following gathering around the TV and watching some Donald Duck despite the evolution of media and access to numerous entertainment options the tradition of watching Donald Duck on Christmas remains strong in Sweden for many swedes the Donald Duck Christmas special evokes a sense of nostalgia recalling childhood memories and
Creating a scent of togetherness during the festive season to this day each Christmas Eve around 40% of swedes tune into the Donald Duck Christmas Special In Japan it’s become a popular tradition to eat KFC on Christmas day with the fast food chain becoming synonymous with the holiday season the tradition traces its roots back to the 1970s when Japanese KFC launched a highly successful marketing campaign called kurisumasu niwa kentaki meaning Kentucky for Christmas The Campaign promoted a
Christmas chicken meal as a festive alternative to the traditional turkey and Western cultures the campaign was created by teesi okawara the manager of the first KFC in the country due to a lack of established Christmas traditions the idea caught on quickly today ordering KFC as a Christmas meal has become a widespread
Practice in Japan and reservations for KFC’s Christmas parties are made weeks in advance KFC offers special Christmas themed meals meals during the holiday season often featuring Fried Chicken sides cake and seasonal decorations despite its commercial Origins the traditions of eating KFC on Christmas has lasted and has become deeply
Ingrained in Japanese culture for many in Japan especially in urban areas where homecooked meals might be less common due to busy Lifestyles ordering KFC on Christmas is not just about the food but also about the convenience and the social experience of sharing a meal during the holiday season this
Phenomenon showcases how a clever marketing campaign can influence cultural practices and create New Traditions across continents and cultures in Venezuela particularly in the capital of caras a unique tradition involves roller skating to morning church services on Christmas Eve the par Dura del nino which translates to the
Raising of the child dates back to the 1960s it’s believed to have originated as a way to celebrate and honor the birth of Jesus Christ every year since then between the 16th and 24th of December the streets of Caracas are closed for vehicle traffic to allow people to roller skate to church
Safely it’s a festive and communal event where families friends and even strangers skate together after the roller skating festivities participants attend church services expressing their devotion and celebrating the religious significance of Christmas this is all done because it is said to connect the people with their
Faith as well as install a sense of unity within the community while the tradition started in Caracus it has expanded to other cities in Venezuela over the years though it began as a means of getting people to church it has evolved into a joyful and cherished Christmas tradition embodying the spirit of
Celebration and Community the calican zory are supernatural creatures from Balan and Anatolian folklore they are believed to appear during the 12 Days of Christmas from December the 25th to January the 6th the day of the Epiphany these goblin-like creatures are said to dwell underground where they saw at the well tree which supposedly holds
The Earth together during the Christmas period they emerged to wreak havoc on Earth breaking furniture and spoiling people’s meals to prevent the calic canori from causing too much trouble rituals and Customs are performed families might burn old shoes in their fireplaces or hang a pig’s Jawbone to ward off these creatures some households
Even leave food out for the calican stor as a dest destuction to keep them away while the belief in the calican zor has slowed in urban areas over time due to changing beliefs in the countryside of Greece and the Balkans these Traditions persist albe it in a more symbolic or
Ceremonial manner the cacanero tradition embodies the rich folklore in Southeastern Europe showcasing the Region’s beliefs and unique customs passed down through generations it’s a testament to the resilience of cultural traditions and their ability to endure despite Changing Times elar which translates to the defecator is a traditional figure found
In Catalan nativity scenes it’s a small statue depicting a person often a peasant in traditional clothing squatting and defecating with their pants down it’s a very weird tradition and while it’s Origins aren’t completely clear the tradition of the KGAN is believed to date back to the 18th century it’s a symbol of fertility
Prosperity and good luck representing the cycle of life and renewal the ACT is seen as a way to fertilize the Earth for a Bountiful Harvest in the coming year the cargan is placed discreetly in the corner of nativity scenes usually behind a building or a tree sometimes difficult to
Spot because the next one is very similar I decided to include it in this video the Christmas log is another quirky Catalan tradition especially popular during the festive season the Christmas log is a Hol log often with a smiling face wearing a traditional hat called a bartina starting on December the 8th
Known as the Feast of Immaculate Conception families feed the log small treats covering up with a blanket to keep it warm and well nourished on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day children gather around the log and sing songs while beating it with sticks encouraging it to poop out small gifts and candies
Hidden inside its hollow space the treats are then distributed among the family Members the giant Lantern Festival is an annual event held in San Fernando in the Philippines celebrated on the Saturday before Christmas Eve the tradition dates way back to the Spanish colonial era when the Barrios of San Fernando would compete in creating the most magnificent lanterns for the town’s Christmas
Celebrations over time this friendly competition evolved into the festival we see today the festival boast massive lanterns often measuring around 20 ft in diameter adored with intricate and colorful designs these lanterns are constructed with thousands of Lights meticulously arranged in various patterns and shapes different Villages or Baron gays compete
Against each other to create the most stunning and vibrant Lantern each Village showcases its Unique Style with some lanterns featuring religious motifs while other incorporate modern designs and local cultural symbols on the night of the festival the lanterns are illuminated in an amazing display of synchronized lights and
Music Spectators from all over the Philippines flocked to San Fernando to witness this spectacular Showcase of creativity and craftsmanship each Year the yo is rooted in Scandinavian folklore and associated with the Christmas season the origins of the Yu goat can be traced back to Pagan rituals where the goat symbolize the spirit of the Harvest fertility and warning off Spirits over time as Christianity spread into the region the Y goat became
Associated with Christmas in Sweden the Y goat is a mythological creature which brings gifts and ensures Good Fortune for the coming year since 1966 the yoat has been represented as a straw goat often crafted as a Christmas decoration the Y goat serves as a centerpiece in various Christmas celebrations often involving parades
Festivities and markets in towns where straw goats are displayed in yev a city in Sweden a giant straw H goat which is called the yev goat is set up annually attracting visitors from all around the world the yev goat has gained International recognition due to its history of being burned down each year
Every single year authorities try and protect the structure from being destroyed before Christmas but it’s been burned down 35 times in the last 55 years so we’ll just have to see if it happens this year the marry Lloyd which translates to greymare in Welsh is a centuries old
Custom observed in parts of Wales during the winter festivities particularly around Christmas and the New Year’s the tradition’s origins are believed to date back to pre-christian times possibly rooted in Pagan rituals the marry Lloyd is often depicted as a horse skull mounted on a pole with colorful ribbons
Bells and sometimes a white sheet or cloth to form a semblance of a horse a group of revelers often called the marry Lloyd party carries the decorated horse go from house to house or Pub to Pub engaging in a unique form of doorto door singing and rhyming challenges the party challenges the
Occupants of the house to a battle of improvised verses and WTS the occupants of the house engage in a back and forth exchange of vers and challenges it’s a playful yet competitive tradition with the goal of outwitting each other in rhyme eventually the mar Lloyd party gains entry to the house where they’re
Welcome for food and drink the Mary Lloyd is seen as a bringer of good luck fertility and blessings for the household it visits it’s a way to ward off evil spirits and bring cheer and prosperity for the upcoming year while the tradition has dwindled in some areas
There has been a Revival in recent years with communities working to preserve and revive this unique Welsh tradition festivities and events centered around the mar Lloyd have gained popularity attracting both locals and tourists interested in experiencing this ancient Tradition L Del Diablo is a cultural tradition in Guatemala under December the 7th a day before the Feast of the Immaculate Conception the tradition involves cleaning and purifying households by burning Effigies or representations of the devil and other evil spirits families gather trash old belongings and items they no longer need
And create a large pile or Effigy symbolizing the devil the burning of the devil symbolizes the purification of homes and the cleansing of evil spirits before the start of the Christmas season it’s a symbolic act to rid the households of negativity bad luck and malevolent forces making a way for a
Fresh start and a joyful holiday season the ritual is a communal event with neighborhoods and communities coming together to build the devil Effigy and gather around for the burning ceremony it’s accompanied by fireworks music and sometimes even parades or processions the tradition Blends prehispanic mind customs with
Catholicism ladil Diablo is seen as a way to start the Christmas season with a sense of renewal cleansing and unity within the Community labana is a folklore figure in Italian tradition often depicted as a kind and elderly witch who visits children on the night of January the 5th known as the eve of the Epiphany the Legend of bufana intertwines with the biblical story of the Three Wise Men according to Folklore bufana was an old
Woman approached by the wise men seeking directions to find the newborn baby Jesus she declined the invitation to join them on their Journey regretful of her decision B set off on her broomstick carrying Gifts of sweets fruits and toys hoping to find Jesus since then she travels the world every Epiphany night
Entering homes through chimneys to leave gifts for children similar to Santa Claus in Italy the Feast of epiphany is celebrated on January the 6th marking the arrival of the three wise men on the eve of the Epiphany families often leave out stockings or shoes for bufana to
Fill with treats for the children it’s a night of anticipation and excitement for the gifts left by the friendly witch treats are often enjoyed by family and friends during the Epiphany celebration buana represents kindness generosity and the spirit of giving the legend of bufana reflects the Italian cultural
Values of hospitality and caring for others especially children the tradition of bufana continues to be cherished in Italy with parades festivities and reenactments of her Story I hope you you enjoyed the video it’s a bit different from my others I’m planning on making an iceberg chart video soon so if you have any topics that you like me to cover please let me know down in the comments anyways thank you for watching this video links are in
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