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Shropshire, England

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Gravestone

A grave from the past became Ebenezer Scrooge’s grave from the future in the 1984 production of “A Christmas Carol.”
A member of the Milwaukee Krampus Eigenheit was one of dozens of furry, horned menaces swatting onlookers with switches during the annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht.
holidays

The Atlas Obscura Guide to the World's Strangest Christmas Traditions

Christmas markets are interchangeable. Christmas folklore is not.
By Atlas Obscura August 14, 2026
Mousehole, Cornwall, England

Mousehole Harbour Lights

The harbour of this Cornish village is illuminated by thousands of lights every Christmas season.
Medina, Ohio

Castle Noel

Year-round Christmas attraction filled with movie magic.
Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa's Hometown

This Finnish town on the Arctic Circle is trademarked as the Official Hometown of Santa Claus.
Dearborn, Michigan

The Hallmark Collection at the Henry Ford Museum

A comprehensive archive of Hallmark Holiday ornaments.
Årsgång is the Swedish tradition of a solitary, night-time walk in the forest is just one of many spooky folk stories surrounding the New Year.
witchcraft

Spooky Winter Holiday Lore: Our Favorite Reads

From Christmas goblins to a New Year’s ghost-horse, these creepy tales are sure to keep you in the holiday spirit.
Roxanne Hoorn December 27, 2024
Lakewood, Ohio

Presidential Christmas Ornaments at Hixson's

This antique shop features a large collection of ornaments amassed by an Ohio florist who helped decorate the White House for the holidays.
One could say pine needles look a lot like cleaning bristles.
trees

5 Unconventional Christmas Tree Stories

From the surprising connection between trees and toilet brushes to a guide for eating your Christmas tree.
Roxanne Hoorn December 24, 2024
'Tis the season for very festive cocktails.
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Our Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipes and Stories

Raise a glass of Yuletide punch, or an ice cream-loaded elixir.
Diana Hubbell December 24, 2024
Less terrifying than a traditional <em>Krampuslauf</em>, these breads are a holiday treat.
holidays

Make Krampus Bread This Holiday Season

Introducing the edible version of the least-cuddly Christmas creature.
Diana Hubbell December 23, 2024
List

17 Can’t-Miss Christmas Places to Visit

From Santa’s workshop to the land of candy-cane stripes, these locales will put you in the Christmas spirit.
Roxanne Hoorn December 20, 2024
Around the world, people ward off evil Christmas creatures, from witches to kid-eating cats.
monsters

Christmas Monsters: Our Favorite Reads

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.
Roxanne Hoorn December 20, 2024
The <em>Schiachperchten</em> traditionally scare away bad fortune.
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Krampus Has Come and Gone. Next Up, the Perchten.

These masked marchers bring blessings and fun.
Joy Anderson December 19, 2024
Oslo, Norway

'Santa'

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.
Neuhausen, Germany

Nussknackermuseum Neuhausen

Home to the world's largest collection of nutcrackers.
Olbernhau, Germany

Olbernhauer Reiterlein (Little Rider of Olbernhau)

Created in 1935 as a small gift for those who donated to a charity drive, this little wooden soldier became the symbol of a German town.
Uummannaq, Greenland

Santa's House

Danish children are taught that Santa lives in Greenland, at this exact cabin.