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January traditions in Europe

Aaron Skiba, Elena Klein / kbmJanuary 1, 2019

From jumping into cold water to sledding down hills at breakneck speeds, here's what Europeans are up to in January.

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A man races in a sled in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa
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While some people have already taken down their Christmas trees and are busy implementing their New Year's resolutions, Christmas is just getting underway for others across Europe.

In a few European countries, January also rings in a collection of chilly, adventurous and religious traditions. Click through the gallery to learn more.

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