Some of Poland's Christmas traditions may seem rather unusual to outsiders.
We look at seven of the most interesting festive practices - from keeping fish in the bath and talking to animals, to putting hay under the tablecloth and watching Home Alone.

Carp in the bath, hay on the table and Home Alone: the most unusual Polish Christmas traditions
From talking animals to Macauley Culkin, here are seven of Poland's most interesting Christmas traditions.