-Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve (December 24) is traditionally the day for decorating churches and homes. It marks the beginning of the period known as the Christmas-tide.
Night time on Christmas Eve is a very exciting time for young children. It is the time when Father Christmas (Santa) comes. The children leave mince pies and brandy for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer.
From 1870, children have hung up Christmas stockings at the ends of their beds or along the mantelpiece above the fireplace.
Children hang Christmas stockings or bags up ready for Father Christmas, who will hopefully fill them up with presents, if the children have been good.
-Christmas
Christmas is the time when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Every year in December they celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. That is why they call this time of the year 'Christmas' - we celebrate the 'Mass', or church service, for Christ.
Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together to share the much loved customs and traditions which have been around for centuries. Most people are on holiday in the UK and stay at home with their family on Christmas day, the main day for Christmas celebrations in Britain.
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