Different Christmas traditions are being celebrated throughout the planet, with more or less similarities between them but all equally deeply rooted.

The tradition of decorating a tree in Europe arose when the first Christians discovered that pagan Europeans decorated an evergreen tree that symbolized the tree of the Universe. Saint Boniface, evangelizer from Germany, when he arrived in Europe decided to cut it down and plant a pine tree symbolizing love for God adorned with apples and candles (temptations in front of the light of Christ) which later became Christmas decorations.

In Iceland there is a tradition that 13 elves (Yule Lads) visit homes the 13 days before Christmas Eve doing their misdeeds on each visit. Each one is characterized by a different mischief, for example: Pottasleiki will steal your leftover food, Kertasníkir, steal the candles and leaving a small present if they have been good to the Icelandic children.

In Australia, summer encourages people to go down to the beaches to sing Christmas carols by candlelight, while decorating the house with the plants that brighten up the houses called Bush. While the children look for Santa Claus to ask for their gifts by voice, not by letter.

In Africa there are Christian communities that celebrate it on the 25th with presents and family visits, while many other countries celebrate it on January 7th because they are governed by the Julian calendar.

In Canada, the Santa Claus parade in Toronto gathers almost half a million people in more than 4 km of route.

In North America it is traditional for Catholics to follow the tradition of stocking which consists of each member of the family receiving gifts from Santa Claus in a sock. Other communities such as the Amish or Mennonite community (from the Swiss Anabaptist Protestants) who live mainly in America (be it North or Central). They celebrate Christmas on the 25th, 26th and 27th, dedicating these days to visiting their family, first their parents, then their in-laws and the third they receive visits from their children. Giving away essential things like tools or clothing (always without zippers or buttons to highlight your humility).