#British Christmas Traditions Americans Have Never Heard of

• Christmas traditions in America and the UK can vary greatly.
• Every Christmas, Brits gather to watch pantomimes or meet their school friends at the pub.
• They also eat Yorkshire puddings, mince pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake.

Christmas in the United Kingdom differs slightly from celebrations in America and elsewhere around the world.

From what is traditionally served at a Christmas Day feast to festive activities and childhood traditions, Brits have their own unique and quirky ways of celebrating the holiday.

Here are 16 British Christmas traditions that might surprise you.