Journey Through 10+ Unique Festive Traditions Across the Globe

4. Turducken

Where: Canada, the United States Price range: $50–$100* The classic Thanksgiving turkey that Americans place on their table for the holiday is not at all like this delicacy, which goes by the name of "turducken." One meal called "turducken" is made by stuffing a deboned chicken inside a deboned duck.

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Turducken on Pinterest and Google You then place the deboned duck into a deboned turkey to have three different bird meats in one. The so-called "three-bird roast" can be costly; some establishments charge up to $100 for a prepared Turducken.

5. Experience a St. Patrick's Day pinch

Location: USA, UK, Canada Expense: A little Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, a celebration mostly observed in the United States and the United Kingdom, is customary due to the belief that it makes one invisible to leprechauns. You don't want leprechauns to focus their attention on you since they are cunning and harmful.

On St. Patrick's Day, get pinched ©Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Therefore, on St. Patrick's Day, if you're not wearing green, anyone can approach you and pinch you as much as they like. That being said, you bear responsibility for the fallout if you chastise someone for not dressing in green; many people won't take it well.

6. A Turkey's Pardoning

Where: United States. The life of a turkey costs Anyone not from the United States will definitely be raising an eyebrow at this custom. Turkey is traditionally roasted in the oven for everyone to enjoy on Thanksgiving. However, since 1940, one turkey has been excluded from this festival every year.

The Pardoning Of A Turkey | ©Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images @Cnn/Pinterest The official Thanksgiving custom dates back to 1989, and it involves the president of the United States "pardoning" a live, domesticated turkey. The turkey is taken to live in Mount Vernon, the former residence of U.S. President George Washington, and his life is spared from the dinner table.