Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, but it’s also a time for fear and superstition. At the most festive time of the year, people will do almost anything to ensure that nothing ruins their fun, and that includes following some very strange superstitions.
Often rooted in ancient beliefs, there are customs around the world that people follow without even realizing why they do it. From not washing clothes to hiding coins in cakes and burning shoes, human beings will go to extreme lengths to bring themselves some festive luck.
Click on to discover some of the most unusual Christmas superstitions from around the world.