December 13, 2025 • 11 mins
Two billion people celebrate Christmas each year, but no two celebrations look the same! In this Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore festive traditions from the Philippines to Poland and Japan to Venezuela — discovering how different cultures light up, feast, and come together. From giant lanterns to rollerskates to a 12-course meal, this holiday episode is full of amazing stories and global cheer.
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Christmas traditions all over the world
KFC prepares for finger-licking Japanese Christmas
San Fernando's Giant Lantern Festival gallery
Ukranian Kutya recipe
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