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First Posted: 12/06/10 08:10 AM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 07:15 PM ET

The holiday season is celebrated in many different ways around the globe.

From Mochi pounding in Hawaii to lighted parols in the Philippines, check out these 10 unique festivals that happen around the holidays.

Captions and photos courtesy of ISLANDS magazine.

 
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Battledore Fair, Tokyo
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At this festival, buy an ornamental paddle and enjoy good luck for the New Year.
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The holiday season is celebrated in many different ways around the globe. From Mochi pounding in Hawaii to lighted parols in the Philippines, check out these 10 unique festivals that happen around t...
The holiday season is celebrated in many different ways around the globe. From Mochi pounding in Hawaii to lighted parols in the Philippines, check out these 10 unique festivals that happen around t...
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12:52 PM on 12/06/2010
Some of these sound awesome: different and really interesting. Definitely making a note in my planer...
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