10+ Unusual Holiday Celebrations That Will Inspire Your Wanderlust

Massive Easter Bunnies ©Jeffrey at stock.adobe.com There are a lot of crazy, strange, unusual, and wonderful things in the vast universe in which we live. This is especially true with holiday customs, since each nation observes its beloved holidays in a unique way. Some people consider Christmas to be the greatest holiday, while others view Halloween or New Year's as opportunities to show off their national pride. Some of the most unusual and bizarre customs from across the globe can be found in this list. These holiday customs are simultaneously charming, perplexing, and funny. They serve as an excellent reminder of the diversity that exists even beyond national borders.

1. Krampus

Where: Germany Price: *$61.5 million (What Krampus Accomplished In 2015 At The Box Office) A monster that's part demon, half goat? Register with us. That seems like the ideal way to commemorate Advent. In the custom known as Krampus, children who misbehave around Christmastime are punished by this horned, anthropomorphic terrifier. He is the diabolical comrade of St. Nick, and he takes business seriously.

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Krampus on Pinterest and @cinemascomics For children who have misbehaved, Krampus has a variety of consequences that vary from being beaten with branch birches to being transported to Hell and devoured. This repulsive law enforcer starred in a Universal film that was released in 2015 and grossed over $60 million at the box office.

2. Christmas at Kentucky Fried Chicken

Where: Japan Price range for a full meal: $5–$10* Do you want to spend Christmas in Japan? There are seasonal traditions associated with Kentucky Fried Chicken, so you better make sure you're a fan of the company. There, KFC is a national institution, with an estimated 3.6 million Japanese people eating KFC throughout the Christmas season.

Christmas at Kentucky Fried Chicken ©Yuichi Yamazaki/Getty Images According to legend, KFC launched this promotion in the 1970s to become synonymous with Christmas in an attempt to lure in visitors and foreigners who were having trouble finding a turkey to cook. This campaign was a huge success and gained a lot of popularity, particularly among the local population.