From Norwegian witches to Czech bachelors, 5 strange Christmas traditions you don't know

We're in the best month of the year, the month when everything shines and makes us dream. Christmas is also cherry on this December's cake. The atmosphere of bubulac fire, cup knock, or gift opening is not the same for all. Find out some of the weirdest Christmas traditions in different countries.

The terrible Icelandic cat: Jólaköttturin is a large black cat, with a white mustache, sharp eyesight, and a very long tail. According to this old pagan tradition, this cat invades Iceland during Christmas Eve and seeks, not to catch rats, but people.

The Santa race: In the small Swiss town of Samnuaun, ClaudiWau is held, otherwise known as the New Year's Santa World Championship. Fathers from around the world are participating in this championship. Participants compete with sled, snowy games, and who is faster in preparing traditional jeans cookies.

Pass night: In the town of Oaxaca in Mexico, a real art festival takes place on Christmas Eve. At this surreal festival, many artists and artisans make rowers sculpture with scraps. It's a tradition born since the 16th century.

Witch Night: Christmas Eve is a very superstitious night for Norwegians. According to them this night, evil spirits provoke human beings. All women need to hide their brooms and undergarments for fear of being stolen by bad witches and practiced magic.

Singles and Marriages: This interesting tradition comes from the Czech Republic. Christmas Eve is probably considered the most fortunate night for the singles of this country. Tradition requires that single women walk in one shoe and the other keep it on their shoulders. As the shoe falls to the ground she must follow her lead and seek the blue prince.