In the United States, Christmas is a time for family, presents under the tree, and Santa Claus. A typical American Christmas includes a festive dinner, decorating Christmas trees, and kids eagerly waiting for Santa Claus to slide down the chimney. But how does the rest of the world celebrate this festive holiday? In Ethiopia, for instance, Christmas is called 'Ganna' and is celebrated on January 7th. Attendees of the celebration wear white, participate in an hours-long church service, and play a hockey-like game, also named Ganna, after the service. Moving to Japan, a country where only about 1% of the population is Christian, a unique tradition has emerged: eating KFC on Christmas Eve. Thanks to a successful marketing campaign in the 1970s, it's now a widespread tradition that often requires ordering your fried chicken weeks in advance! In contrast, in the Philippines, Christmas starts early - in September! The festivities last until January, making it one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world. One of the highlights is the 'Simbang Gabi,' a series of nine pre-dawn masses symbolizing Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. Australia, celebrating Christmas in the peak of their summer, often involves gatherings at the beach and a festive meal that includes seafood feasts. While customs and traditions vary dramatically from country to country, the spirit of love, goodwill, and celebration remains the same. It is fascinating to see how a holiday can be celebrated in so many different ways. And perhaps, as you sit down to your own Christmas dinner, you might spare a thought for those tucking into their KFC in Japan, or heading to the beach in Australia!