In perhaps the least weird but the creepiest tradition, Consoda, Portugese families will place extra plates at Christmas dinner for the family members that have deceased. The practice is claimed to provide good fortune to the household, and a really awkward conversation when you introduce your new boyfriend to grandma’s plate.
Japanese Christmas
What, a weird list and you didn’t expect Japan to show up? Although virtually no Japanese people are Christian (either in name or religion), they celebrate Christmas in great numbers. But it’s slightly different. Santa Claus is named “Santa Kurohsu” and has eyes in the back of his head to keep an eye on naughty children. I’m scared to look, but I’m 80% sure it’s probably already been turned into an anime series.
