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A widespread custom in which an apple is cut horizontally after the Christmas meal, with the shape of the core believed to predict health and fortune in the next year.
Czech Republic
A narrow, flexible strip of fabric, often brightly coloured, used for decorative purposes, such as adorning gifts, wreaths, or other festive ornaments, to enhance aesthetic appeal and convey celebratory intent.
Ribbon
A decorative green ''circle'' made of evergreens, adorned with candles or other ornamental features.
Advent wreath/Christmas wreath
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Home alone
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the hills we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on Bobtails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle Bells (James Lord Pierpont)
In this country, Christmas dinner often includes a special meal from a fast-food restaurant. (Especially KFC)
Japan
A traditional hot drink mixed with spices and citrus fruit, commonly consumed during winter and especially associated with Christmas markets.
Mulled wine
The activity of going from house to house singing traditional Christmas songs, often to raise money for charity.
Carolling
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Grinch
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby do you recognise me?
Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
Last Christmas (Wham!)
Children place their shoes by the door or window and hope that a mysterious visitor will fill them with some sweets.
Germany, Austria (Belgium, Netherlands)
A traditional Christmas display representing the birth of Jesus Christ, typically consisting of figurines arranged in a stable-like setting and symbolising religious and cultural heritage.
Nativity scene/nativity set
A temporary festive structure or area, usually outdoors, where people gather to buy seasonal food, handmade gifts and warm drinks during Advent.
Christmas market
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An angel of the Lord (AndΔl PΓ‘nΔ)
Feeling Christmas all around
And I'm tryna to play it cool
But it's hard to focus when I see him walking 'cross the room
Let it snow, is blasting out
But I won't get it in the mood
I'm avoiding every mistletoe until I know it's true love
That he thinks of
So next Christmas I'm not all alone boy
Santa Tell Me (Ariana Grande)
On Christmas Eve, people attend church at midnight, but instead of walking, they often travel there on roller skates.
Venezuela
an intense, almost uncontrollable desire or excitement about shopping, which often leads to impulsive purchases and spending large amounts of money.
Shopping fever/shopping spree
A festive novelty object made from paper, which is pulled apart to make a loud pop and often contains a small gift, a joke, and a paper crown.
Christmas cracker
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A Christmas Carol
Time for parties and celebrations
People dancing all night long
Time for presents
And exchanging kisses
Time for singing Christmas songs.
Merry Christmas Everyone (Shakin' Stevens)
During Christmas, many homes are decorated with artificial spider webs, which are believed to bring good luck and wealth in the coming year.
Ukraine
A formal speech traditionally given by the British monarch on Christmas Day.
The Christmas Broadcast/the Royal Christmas Message
The day after Christmas Day, traditionally a public holiday in Britain, often associated with giving gifts to service workers, visiting sporting events, and post-holiday relaxation.
Boxing day
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Love Actually
And so this is Christmas.
For weak and for strong.
For rich and the poor ones.
The road is so long.
And so Happy Christmas.
For black and for white.
For yellow and red ones.
Let's stop all the fight.
Happy Xmas (John Lennon)