by Katherine Parker-Magyar

Looking to spice up your holiday routine? Subject your family and friends to these creepy, hilarious, and amusing traditions from around the globe. You can argue that the ensuing mania (roller-skating to church, hitting children with sticks, feeding a pet log) is all in the name of broadening your horizons. After all, Thomas Friedman may have argued that the world is flat, but—upon reviewing this list—I think we can all agree the world is insane, as well. Here are the craziest traditions from around the globe to bring home with you this December:

Go forth and take all of this worldly knowledge and apply it to your holiday celebrations. It's never too late to thoroughly freak out your entire family. 

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