From Iceland to Venezuela, global festivities bring unique customs to the season. Thanks to the language learning platform Preply, many are discovering 10 lesser-known Christmas traditions that ...

and the spirit of giving—unique traditions reflect the diversity and creativity of people around the globe. 1. Iceland: The Yule Lads In Iceland, Christmas is marked by the visit of the ...

In Iceland, folklore tells of the Yule Troll ... There are a number of secular Christmas traditions that are shared by several countries - eg bringing a tree into the home and decorating it ...

Forget Santa: Icelandic children are visited at Christmas by 13 mischievous trolls or “Yule Lads”, the offspring of a murderous ogress called Grýla. Every year, children leave shoes in their ...