Christmas traditions across the globe

The most celebrated festival worldwide, Christmas has been a source of joy and diverse events.

To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God, over 2 billion Christians around the world have various traditions for this special day.

In the Czech Republic, single women toss their shoes over their shoulders on Christmas Day. If the shoe lands with the toe pointing to a door, marriage is said to be in the future.

Mexicans reenact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem for nine nights leading to Christmas.

In Japan, KFC outlets are always filled on Christmas Day. Due to a 1970 marketing campaign, the Japanese have their holiday meals at KFC.

In Venezuela's capital, Caracas, however, it is a tradition to roller-skate to morning mass on Christmas Eve. For safety, roads are even blocked.

Norwegians on the other hand hide their brooms to prevent evil spirits from 'borrowing' them on Christmas Eve.

Ethiopia surprisingly celebrates Christmas on January 7 with a mass and a hockey-like game called ganna.