Christmas in the UK, where I grew up, thrives on tradition. Although conventionally described as a Christian celebration, a British Christmas has roots in ancient pagan festivals, subsequently layered with influences from around the world. In today's cosmopolitan (and largely secular) Britain, December 25th concerns itself as much with the Eastenders Omnibus as it does the birth of Christ.

I wanted to know more about Christmas traditions in the rest of the world, so I asked a very well-travelled group of bloggers: the Lonely Planet Blogsherpas. Here's what they told me...

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