Krampusnacht (Austria, Germany)
A night when the horned Krampus roams with St. Nicholas; features parades and costumed runs.
A night when the horned Krampus roams with St. Nicholas; features parades and costumed runs.
Children receive small gifts and sweets from St. Nicholas.
The Festival of Lights, celebrated for eight nights with menorah lighting, dreidel games, and traditional foods.
A nine-day celebration reenacting Mary & Joseph’s journey, with processions, carols, and piñatas.
Celebrated globally with religious services, family gatherings, decorated trees, and gift-giving.
One of the biggest global celebrations, with fireworks, countdowns, and street parties.
Hindu pilgrimage & devotion festival, celebrated in Malaysia (Batu Caves), Singapore, India.
Buddhist New Year celebration Locations: Ladakh/Sikkim (India), Bhutan, Nepal
Winter snow sculpture festival in Sapporo, Japan.
Major winter carnival in Quebec, Canada.