KFC Christmas: Due to a successful 1974 marketing campaign, it is common for families to order fried chicken weeks in advance to eat on Christmas Day.

Tió de Nadal (The Pooping Log): Children feed a hollow log with a face, then on Christmas Eve, they beat it with sticks while singing songs, urging it to "poop" out presents.

Hidden Brooms: Norwegians hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from finding them and stealing them for a ride.

Roller-Skating to Church: In Caracas, many roads are closed to cars on Christmas mornings so residents can roller-skate to early morning mass.

The Christmas Pickle: A decoration is hidden in the tree, and the first child to find it on Christmas morning receives a special gift or good luck for the next year.

Spider Web Decorations: Artificial spider webs and spiders are placed on trees, stemming from a folktale where a spider turned a poor family's tree into silver and gold.

The Yule Cat: According to legend, a giant, vicious cat eats anyone who does not receive a new piece of clothing before Christmas Eve.

Night of the Radishes: In Oaxaca, December 23 is dedicated to carving giant, intricate scenes out of radishes.

La Befana: Instead of Santa, a good-natured witch named La Befana flies on a broomstick, delivering gifts to children on the eve of the Epiphany.