10 Christmas Traditions From Around the World You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Christmas is a time for tradition, family, and food, but this can mean something different in various parts of the world. For example, in South Africa, the main dish is fried caterpillars, whereas, in Greenland, they eat whale skin and fermented sea birds.

In Japan, red-white cake is the highlight of the holiday season. This Christmas cake is so embedded in the Japanese culture that you literally see it everywhere: in commercials, in every store, and on every corner. But this is not just any cake — the most popular one is a white, sponge-like cake, covered in whipped cream and strawberries. It's so popular that there is even an emoji of it. If you don't believe us, scroll through your phone and see for yourself. Image credit: © Naotake Murayama / flickr