What are the weirdest Christmas traditions globally?

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- Tió de Nadal: In Catalonia, families beat a hollow log while singing to make it 'defecate' gifts. - Caganer: Catalan nativity scenes often include a figurine of a person defecating, symbolizing fertility. - Befana: In Italy, a witch named Befana delivers gifts to children on January 5, leaving treats for the good. - Krampus: Austria celebrates Krampus, a demon-like figure who punishes naughty children during Christmas. - Yule Goat: In Sweden, giant straw goats are constructed, often attracting vandalism to burn them down. - KFC for Christmas: In Japan, it is a tradition to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas dinner thanks to a 1970s marketing campaign. - Yule Cat: In Iceland, a giant cat eats children without new clothes during Christmas, promoting gift-giving. - Roller-skating Mass: Venezuelans roller-skate to church for Christmas Mass in a popular festive tradition. - Spider Web Decorations: In Ukraine, Christmas trees are decorated with spider webs, symbolizing good fortune from a folk tale. - Shoe Toss: In the Czech Republic, single women throw shoes over their shoulders to predict marriage. - La Quema del Diablo: Guatemalans burn piles of trash topped with a devil effigy to cleanse evil spirits. - Night of the Radishes: In Oaxaca, Mexico, locals carve intricate designs into radishes to celebrate. - Last-Minute Guests: In Portugal, families set extra places for deceased relatives at Christmas dinner, honoring them. - Donald Duck Special: Swedes gather around the TV at 3 PM on Christmas Eve to watch a classic Disney special. - Mummering: In Newfoundland, Canada, people disguise themselves and go from house to house performing. - Candle Lighting: In Colombia, Little Candles' Day on December 7 marks the beginning of Christmas by lighting candles. - Christmas Pickle: In Germany, families hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, rewarding the finder. - Sauna Tradition: In Finland, it’s customary to have sauna gatherings on Christmas Eve to purify before celebrations. - Kallikantzaros: In Greece, mischievous goblins known as Kallikantzaros come out during the Christmas season causing mayhem. - Mari Lwyd: In Wales, people dress as a horse and visit homes for food and drink, performing songs.