2. The Catalan Pooping Log
In Catalonia, Spain, the ‘Tió de Nadal’ or ‘Caga Tió’ is a hollow log adorned with a smiley face and a traditional red hat. Starting on December 8th, children feed the log treats and cover it with a blanket to keep it warm. On Christmas Eve, they sing songs and beat the log with sticks, prompting it to ‘poop’ out presents and candies. This unique tradition blends humor and festivity in Catalan culture (catalannews.com).
