You've probably heard about the Austrian Christmas demon Krampus, but what about Befana, the Italian Christmas witch? In what country do you need reservations for Xmas dinner at KFC? Where do people wish you happy holidays with a specific request for presents?

01:22 Christmas as a holiday

03:00 Holiday Punishers 

05:32 Gryla and Sons 

10:25 TV yule log 

16:19 First we feast! and African traditions

21:18 Christmas in China

24:40 The other yule log

25:42 Yule Goat

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