St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, or Santa Claus is the weirdest Christmas tradition ever, but he is so well known and so well documented that his origins are beyond the scope of this particular post.

Across the globe, there are some truly bizarre yet wonderfully unique Christmas customs, each with its own fascinating history. Curious to learn more? Dive in and uncover these unusual traditions ...

People from different faiths celebrate their own holidays, but Christmas has some unusual international traditions.

It may not be a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas there is big business. Quirky seasonal customs take place in people's homes across the country, while city squares host elaborate Christmas ...

Explore unique Christmas traditions from around the world—fascinating customs from KFC dinners in Japan to summer barbecues in New Zealand.