Each region has a different version or persona for Father Christmas that is celebrated throughout the holiday season. This festive infographic by online platform Stay Sourced shares the various traditions of different places around the world as well as their myths, stories and story figures that encompass the spirit of the winter holidays.
The 'Who's Visiting This Christmas?' infographic creatively shares the different traditions and customs of a variety of countries during the festive winter season. Many locations have different names, figures or stories that tell the tale of Christmas or an event like it. For example, Russia focuses on Grandpa Frost where as Italy highlights a figure known as La Befana.
The chart provides readers with potentially new views of how different countries around the world celebrate versions of Christmas.
What's Driving This Trend
- Regional Christmas Traditions
- Exploring the various traditions and customs that different countries have for celebrating the winter holidays.
- Unique Festive Figures
- Discovering the different names, figures, and stories that encompass the spirit of Christmas in various regions around the world.
- Cultural Holiday Myths
- Exploring the myths and stories associated with the winter holiday season in different countries.
Who This Affects Most
- Travel and Tourism
- Opportunity for travel companies to market and offer unique holiday experiences centered around regional Christmas traditions.
- Cultural Education
- Opportunity for educational platforms to provide insights and knowledge about the various festive figures and customs celebrated globally.
- Gift and Merchandise
- Opportunity for businesses to create and sell merchandise inspired by the diverse symbols and myths of regional Christmas celebrations.
