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15 Bizarre Christmas Traditions From History You Won’t Believe Existed

Darren December 11, 2025 7 min
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5. Norway’s Christmas Eve Broom Hiding

5. Norway's Christmas Eve Broom Hiding
Norwegian families hide brooms on Christmas Eve, blending Christian tradition with ancient pagan folklore.

Norwegian folklore holds that witches and evil spirits emerge on Christmas Eve, seeking brooms to ride. To prevent this, families hide all brooms before going to bed. This household precaution blends Christian celebration with echoes of old pagan beliefs (dunapress.com).

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