If you are curious about Christmas traditions around the world, this infographic offers information on a variety of European and Asian countries. From furniture store FADS, Weird and Wonderful Christmas Traditions Around the World explains unusual ways people in different countries celebrate Christmas from the Philippines to Slovakia.
Some of these Christmas conventions occur in multiple states, such as the squatting caganer (a mischievous male pooping) appearing in various nativity scenes in France, Italy and Spain. Hiding a gerkin in the tannenbaum may have originated in Germany, but the tradition has carried over to some multicultural nations like Canada where German immigrants have passed on the custom to their families. However, it's probably only the Japanese who associate Christmas Eve with KFC's fried chicken.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Unusual Christmas Traditions
- Exploring and embracing unique and unconventional Christmas traditions can provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry by creating new experiences and offerings.
- Cultural Exchange of Christmas Customs
- Promoting cultural and international exchange of Christmas customs can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail and e-commerce industry by introducing new and diverse products and experiences.
- Adapting Traditions in Multicultural Societies
- Adapting and combining Christmas traditions from different cultures can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and restaurant industry, allowing for the creation of new fusion dishes and culinary experiences.
Where This Applies
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The tourism and hospitality industry can embrace and capitalize on unusual Christmas traditions by creating themed attractions, tours, and accommodations that cater to travelers seeking unique experiences.
- Retail and E-commerce
- The retail and e-commerce industry can benefit from the cultural exchange of Christmas customs by curating and selling a diverse range of festive products, decorations, and gift items from around the world.
- Food and Restaurant
- The food and restaurant industry in multicultural societies can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating and serving fusion dishes that combine Christmas traditions from various cultural backgrounds, offering unique culinary experiences.
