Christmas Day

25 December, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday. Many Christians
go to church on Christmas Eve (24 December) or on Christmas Day itself. Christmas is
also usually celebrated by people who are not Christian. People usually spend the day at
home and eat a special meal, which often includes turkey. They give each other gifts,
send each other cards and decorate their houses. Many people decorate a tree. Christmas
is a special time for children. Very young children believe that an old man, Father
Christmas (or Santa Claus), brings them presents during the night. He is always shown in
pictures with a long white beard, dressed in red. Boxing Day, 26 December, is the day
after Christmas. It is a public holiday.

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