With all that in mind, consider the practice in Catalonia, in Spain, of beating a log until it "defecates" out presents and sweets. Atlas Obscura writes: According to Catalan mythology, ...

Tió de Nadal meaning in English 'Christmas Log', is a widespread Catalonian tradition that begins with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8.

Catalan holiday tradition involves a log that's fed scraps of food for several weeks leading up to Christmas. Then, it's beaten with a stick and implored to poop out a Spanish nougat called turrón.

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Catalonia may have the weirdest Christmas tradition ever ...