From uniquely American holiday activities to Welsh winter customs, here’s how different countries and cultures celebrate the festive season.

When you think about it, weird Christmas traditions are everywhere. It's pretty weird to hang your socks on the mantlepiece so that a fat man will break into your house and fill them with chocolates and body wash.

Christmas, a cherished time worldwide honoring the birth of Jesus Christ, brings its own magic to the Arab world. You might think that in the Arab world, where Islam is the predominant religion, Christmas would take a back seat.