<!--StartFragment--> ### **Sweden**  **Donald Duck and the Yule Goat** * Families gather to watch a Donald Duck Christmas special. * The Yule goat, a 13-meter straw structure, is burned on Christmas Eve. <!--EndFragment-->

Finland

Sauna Tradition

• Families visit saunas together after enjoying rice pudding.
• Professional ‘Father Christmas’ visits can be arranged, with proceeds going to charity.

Poland

The Invisible Guest

• An extra plate is set at the table to welcome unexpected guests.
• Dinner begins only when the first star appears in the sky.

Ukraine

Spider Web Decorations

• Christmas trees are adorned with spider and web ornaments.
• The tradition originates from a folk tale about a poor widow.

Hungary

St. Lucy’s Stool

• Women craft a stool over 11 days to protect themselves from witches.
• The stool is burned after spotting witches at Christmas mass.

France

Hidden Figurines in Cake

• Galette des rois contains a hidden porcelain figurine.
• Whoever finds it becomes "king" and provides the next cake.