Yes, stealing a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve is illegal. In fact, stealing is illegal in the United States and most, if not all, other countries. In the US, many stores will call the police if someone is caught stealing a candy bar, so stealing anything can get you in trouble and might result in going to jail.
The Grinch wakes up Cindy Lou Who. She asks him why he is stealing her family's Christmas tree. He tells her that a bulb isn't working properly. He gets her a drink and sends her off to bed before stealing her tree and presents.
Christmas eve
they gather around a tree sind and open presentsdecarate the Christmas tree...silly
they gather around a tree sind and open presentsdecarate the Christmas tree...silly
Christmas Eve
Chistmas eve until the 12 night
Traditionally, Santa leaves presents under the Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve.
In Croatia, the Christmas tree is decorated on the eve of Christmas before mass.
If I understand your question correctly..... The German tradition is to put up the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Once that is done the presents are put under the Christmas tree. Children see the tree for the first time at "Bescherung" the gift giving on Christmas Eve. Not sure how many families still stick to the above tradition.
Christmas Eve, if not before that and all the little children go to sleep and people put presents under their Christmas tree and when they wake up they get gifts.
Traditionally it is the 23rd December, Christmas Eve.
He brings home a Christmas tree Hope i helped.