It’s the most wonderful time of the year and people are already preparing for those special days. But how is Christmas celebrated in other countries?What traditions and customs are there?Let’s find out about some of them.

Japan: KFC for Christmas Dinner

Celebrating Christmas in Japan, is  relatively new. It’s only been widely recognized for the past couple of decades, and is typically seen as a time to spread joy and cheer, instead of a religious holiday. Many order KFC for Christmas dinner, or make a reservation at a restaurant instead of cooking a big feast.

Slovakia: Carp for Dinner

All over Central Europe, people enjoy carp for Christmas Eve Dinner. But rather than picking it up from the supermarket, traditionalists let the fish live in the bathtub for a couple of days before preparing and eating it. Legend has it, the scales bring luck and good fortune for the coming year.

Ethiopia: Christmas Processions

In Ethiopia, people celebrate Christmas, called Ganna or Genna, on January 7 in accordance with the Ethiopian Orthodox Calendar. Mass often begins with a special candelit procession, in which participants wear a thin white shawl called a Netela and process around the church three times before the service begins. They don’t typically give gifts during Ganna; it’s a time for church, games and of course, food.

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