Yes , Each country has more traditions than juz exchanging gift on 24th Mid night. In Africa the Priest & the Parish members keep a communal(Community) meal. In India people celebrate by going to church at the of 24th where a mid night Sermon/Mass is given. Also one place where the Parish goes around reading prayers for safety & deliverance for the house near by & read out the prayer meant for driving out the devil. :P
Most Australians open their gifts on Christmas morning, but many still retain ties to other cultures and customs, opening them on Christmas Eve.
Santa is named for Saint Nicolas in some cultures, and Saint Klaus in others, a priest who brought gifts to the needy at Christmas time.
For the same reason you get Christmas gifts
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On Christmas day is the day that you traditionally open your gifts.
Yes, they do exchange gifts at Christmas in the United Kingdom.
Birthday gifts - On their birthdays. Christmas gifts - On Christmas Day. Anniversary gifts - On their anniversary. Wedding gifts - On their wedding. Just like everybody else.
No, China does not give gifts at Christmas. This is because Christmas Day is not an official holiday in China.
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Papa Noel brings the gifts for Christmas in Peru. His name simply means Father Christmas.
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Chocolate Christmas gifts can be purchased at See's Candies, Neiman Marcus, FTD, and All About Gifts and Baskets. Stores like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Target also carry chocolate Christmas gifts around the Christmas holiday.