Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

Christmas Day
falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some
countries it is followed by Boxing Day on December 26, when many people go shopping
for sales. It is a holiday when people get together with family. People give presents to
each other or send cards wishing each other a merry Christmas. At Christmas, people
sing carols to get into the Christmas spirit. As well, people decorate Christmas trees and
put up lights around the house. A common Christmas dinner is turkey. There are also lots
of baked goodies for the kids. People love Christmas because it is the time when they can
share peaceful moments with their family.

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