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Weird and wonderful Christmas traditions from around the world
Around the world, countries celebrate Christmas with their own magical traditions.
In celebration of festive eccentricities, The Independent takes a look at what the holiday season looks like in different parts of the globe.
Some countries have different festive characters, while others adorn their trees in a variety of decorations.
From Austria’s Krampus figure, to hiding brooms in houses in Norway, and decorating with spider webs in Ukraine, here are some different ways Christmas is marked.
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