Most families follow the very tradition of beginning that meal when one can see the first star in the sky.
However it is not an absolute condition; overlooking the simple possibility of strong cloudiness, the meal sometimes begins when the last family member to come has arrived and everybody is eager to eat ;-).
it is crab or lobster
he creeps through the window on Christmas eve and leaves presents under the tree. (not Christmas day though.) im polish he does come on Christmas eve but through your fire place if you don't have one through your window
It is not. On December 24 is Christmas Eve, then on 25 is Christmas.
Wigilia is the traditional custom of Christmas Eve meatless dinner including fish and pierogi followed by attending Midnight Mass.
The holiday season is thru New Year's Eve.
Most likely the Christmas meal in Pakistan on Christmas eve , will contain kababs and chicken or mutton biryani.
The story A Christmas Carol begins on Christmas Eve.
In Armenia, the traditional Christmas Eve meal consists of fried fish, lettuce, and spinach. The meal is traditionally eaten after the Christmas Eve service, in commemoration of the supper eaten by Mary on the evening before Christ's birth.
In Poland, they eat carp.
Potatoes and cabbage.
Christmas Eve on the 24th and Christmas on 25 and 26th of December.
People in Poland and Czech Republic eat carp on Christmas Eve.
On Xmas Eve one has to spot the first star on the sky - it's a signal to start the celebration.
Personally I attend a family meal on Christmas Eve, this year it will take place at 5pm.
it is crab or lobster
People in Poland and Czech Republic eat carp on Christmas Eve.
Because it's thought to be lucky. Sometimes at the Christmas eve meal an even number,twelve, is served , for the Twelve Apostles. Sometimes an additional place will be laid for the unexpected guest(Christ).