But it's not just Brits who are gearing up for the festivities – celebrations are happening all around the world ... discovering 10 lesser-known Christmas traditions that might just surprise ...

Did you know, for example, that the Christmas tree became popular in the 1840s after Prince Albert brought the German tradition ... Christmas traditions from around the world.

It's a fun exploration of some unusual Christmas traditions around the world, including Mexico, Japan and Finland. It celebrates Christmas as a special time for Christians and non-Christians alike.

The season for hot cocoa and ‘ho ho ho’ is the most awaited time of the year across the world. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting and unusual Christmas traditions seen around ...