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Christmas Eve (also known as the Vigil of Christmas, Christmas evening, Day before Christmas, or Night before Christmas),is the day before Christmas Day, always occurring on 24th December. According to myth, Christmas Eve is the night on which Santa Claus travels the world, delivering gifts to children. In some cultures, Christmas presents are opened on the evening of Christmas Eve; in others, presents are opened on Christmas morning.

On this special day, many nations, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, observe it. In certain nations, employees are given a day or half-day off to plan for Christmas Day, which might include last-minute shopping for gifts, decorations, or food. Christmas Eve is observed in several countries with big family dinners containing typical Christmas dishes. In certain countries, gifts are shared and opened on Christmas Eve time. At this time of year, several homes have their Christmas trees illuminated, mistletoe hung, and other Christmas decorations, such as holly and ivy, up. Some people form singing groups that go door to door Christmas carolling or perform Christmas carols in public places. It's also the time of year that children all over the world hang their Christmas stockings (or pillow cases) in the hopes of receiving a gift from Santa Claus on Christmas Day, which falls on 25th December in the Gregorian calendar. On Christmas Eve, children in France put their shoes by a fireplace in the hopes that Father Christmas (Santa Claus), also known as le Père Nol (in French), would come early the next morning and fill them with toys, candy, and treats. On Christmas Eve, several churches offer special services, including midnight services. To commemorate the advent of Jesus Christ, these ceremonies include special choirs and sermons. Many churches still have a small Nativity scene or a crèche. Different countries' Christmas holidays blend traditional rituals, values, and superstitions with more modern practises such as Santa Claus and Christmas trees.

History[]

During the Protestant Reformation in 16th and 17th century Europe, many Protestants adapted the gift-giver to the Christ Child or Christkindl, and the date of giving gifts from December 6 to December 24. It's the night that Santa Claus goes around distributing presents to successful kids.

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