Holiday Traditions Around the World
This Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days and nights.
Hanukkah
This Quebecois dish, made with pork, spices, and a flaky crust, is a traditional Christmas dinner staple.
Tourtiere
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Elf
This country is famous for Krampuslauf (“Krampus Run”), a nightmarish spectacle of masked/horned characters.
Germany
Canada’s postal code for letters to Santa is this memorable combination.
H0H0H0
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal. And a Happy New Year!
Home Alone II
This country celebrates Christmas by eating KFC as a holiday meal
Japan
The tallest Christmas tree in Canada can be found in this city.
Toronto (Eaton's Centre)
Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.
The Polar Express
In this country, children write letters to Baby Jesus instead of Santa Claus to request presents.
Spain
This small Ontario town is home to Santa’s Village, a popular Christmas-themed attraction.
Bracebridge
You can’t run away from your troubles. But you can try!
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
In this Scandinavian country, a giant straw goat is built every Christmas and often becomes a target for vandals.
Sweden
Every Christmas, this province sends a giant tree to Boston as a thank-you
Nova Scotia (for the Halifax Explosion)
Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.
Miracle on 34th Street