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Celebrate Christmas Day

Christmas Day is a holiday in many, but not all, countries. Many homes
have Christmas trees and other decorations in the weeks leading to
Christmas Day. Some workplaces hold Christmas parties prior to
December 25. Festive activities include exchanging presents, singing
Christmas songs, going to parties.
It's a special time when children get presents from family, friends and
Santa Claus, or Father Christmas. Christmas cards are also given or sent
out prior to Christmas Day.
For some, Christmas is an exclusive family affair, while others invite
friends to a Christmas buffet or pot luck meal. Churches have special
services and may include a crèche or miniature Nativity scene.

What's Open or Closed?

Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries worldwide,
including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Government offices, educational institutions, many businesses and post
offices are closed on this day. If you plan to travel with public transport,
check with the local transport authority on schedule changes.

About Christmas Day

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is
the son of God. His birth date is unknown because there is little
information about his early life. There is disagreement among scholars on
when Jesus was born. Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday on December
25. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7.
The word “Christmas” comes from the old English “Cristes maesse”, or
the mass of Christ. It is likely that the Christmas date of December 25
was chosen to offset the Pagan celebrations of Saturnalia and Natalis
Invicti. It it also possible that the celebration of the birth of the “true light
of the world” was set at the time of the December solstice because this
is when the days in the northern hemisphere begin to grow
longer. Christmas holiday customs derive from various cultures, including
Teutonic, Celtic, Roman, West Asian and Christian.

Symbols
The mistletoe is a commonly used Christmas decoration. By tradition,
people who meet under a hanging mistletoe are obliged to kiss. Mistletoe
has pagan associations. For example, the druids of Gaul regarded
mistletoe growing on oak trees as sent from heaven.
Other common decorations associated with Christmas are holly and ivy –
both are associated with Pagan festivals as it was customary to decorate
with greenery for these festivals.
Images of Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, snowmen,
reindeer, and candy canes are seen in cards, posters, signs and other
printed or marketing material associated with the Christmas
celebrations. Images of baby Jesus, the Christmas star, and other
symbols associated with the religious meaning of Christmas are also
seen during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.