Odd Christmas traditions from around the world

Folks in Venezuela roller skate to church on Christmas Eve - one of the many holiday traditions from around the world. (Image Credit: indyposted.com)

When you think of Christmas traditions here in California you might conjure up images of decorating the tree,  making cookies for Santa Claus, or wrapping gifts.

Now think worldwide.

KFWB’s Maggie McKay spoke to Orange County Register pop culture reporter Peter Larsen about unique traditions celebrated around the world this holiday season.

Tio de Nadal, known as the Christmas log to families in the Catalan region of Spain, is a piece of hollowed out wood that children “feed” with treats and candies throughout the month of December. On Christmas, they beat the log with sticks until it “poops” out the treats. (Image credit: azweird.com).

Listen to the full interview:

CLICK HERE to check out Larsen’s slideshow of the 20 oddest holiday traditions in countries around the world.

Listen to L.A.’s Afternoon News with Maggie McKay and Michael Shappee weekdays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Do you have a strange Christmas tradition? Leave your comments below.