The Christmas The anniversary, the festival of Christmas falls on December 25th, but the traditions they begin his celebration in the previous period. The rites and customs starting with the period of Advent, the days that separate from the party, are dictated by the calendar ( Advent ) starting December 1. The days go by and waiting Eve ( the night of December 24 ) are so marked and remembered by gifts, images or thoughts hidden behind every window and the calendar day. Do not forget that the party, despite the presents, Santa Claus and aspects and customs more times to consumerism, a religious ( Christian ) and announces the birth of baby Jesus. If during Christmas peace is love are the symbols that are to be remembered during the holidays, they must represent the journey and be present in the rest of the year.

American Christmas Black Friday: when families buy gifts for Christmas (after Thanksgiving) Tree cutting in first week of dicember Decoration: lights, ornation,mistletoe,tinsel, star on the top Food:Turkey, special meal, pumpike pile(two big dinner in 24 and in 25 december) Santa Clause: children write a letter to receive gifts and create the card for soldiers

Italian Christmas 8 December :becomes the tree begins after the Christmas time Decoration:lights,flakes, balls,christmas items and Christams tree Food:Panettone, Pandoro, champagne, fish, nougat, pasta with walnuts (big dinner) 26 dicember: is celebrated Santo Stefano In this time there are those who left for the mountains, to go skiing in the Alps which are full of tourists ; is said to leave for the holiday week.

Spanish Christmas 22dicember: beginnin g of the Christmas season with the Christmas lottery Decoration:Christmas tree, balls decorated, small santa clause and small trees and flakes Food:nougat(turron),marzi pan(marzapane) and lard (strutto). 28 december:After two days off the celebrations continue the day de los Santos Innocentes, during which you make jokes and we tease each other.