A festive, pleasantly illustrated volume that includes holiday traditions from around the world. From Jólabókaflóð (the Christmas Book Flood) in Iceland to Festa dei sette pesci (Feast of the Seven Fishes) in Italy and Christmas lanterns in the Philippines, the Atlas of Christmas reveals the exciting (and sometimes downright strange) ways in which people and nations celebrate the holiday season, inspiring us to share these unique traditions with family and friends.

Did you know that in Guatemala there is the tradition of "Burning the Devil" to kick off the holiday season, where people gather to burn devil-shaped piñatas? Or that in Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Gölgäréki, a noisy and frightening character who demands gifts? Serbians traditionally throw wheat and corn into a tree before kissing its bark, before cutting it down to make wood for Yule. And in Japan, a large box of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the quintessential Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are included in this delightful little book.

From decorations and activities to celebrations and special treats, there is a wide range of both beautiful and unusual traditions from around the world.