Christmas celebrations vary greatly across the globe, featuring unique and bizarre traditions. In Venezuela, attendees glide to church on rollerblades, while in Ireland, locals brave icy waters for a festive swim. Norwegians and Estonians hide their brooms to thwart witches, and in Catalonia, a decorated log surprises children with sweets. Hungary celebrates St. Lucia’s feast with a special chair to detect witches, while southern Germany has a schnapps-giving tree blessing. Finally, the Christmas pickle tradition started in 19th-century Germany has gained popularity in the U.S.