Sweden, norway

Donald Duck is more well-known than Mickey Mouse.

Sweden, norway

In much of the globe, Mickey Mouse is the most beloved Disney character. However, Donald Duck is far more popular in Sweden. Some attribute this to Donald's imperfect personality being more relatable to Europeans than Mickey's virtuous purity. Whatever the cause, Donald is by far the most popular Disney figure in Sweden. Since 1959, the country has gathered at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve to witness Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar gud jul. For the non-Swedes among you, that's Donald Duck and his buddies wishing you a Merry Christmas! Donald is so popular that the government had to modify the legislation in 2006 to prohibit people from voting for non-existent politicians because protest voters

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