Christmas CelebrationsPeople celebrate Christmas in many different ways.Many Christians will go to church the night before the holiday or on Christmas Day.Christian ministers will speak about the need for peace and understanding in the world.This is the spiritual message of Christmas.Many other people will celebrate Christmas as an important, but non-religious, holiday.They have put bright colorful lights on the outside of their houses.For many people, the most enjoyable tradition is buying a Christmas tree,placing it in their house and decorating it with lights and beautiful objects.On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning,the family will gather around the tree to open presents.Most Christmas celebrations include some kind of gift exchange.Many young children believe gifts come from Santa Claus.Tradition says Santa is a fat, happy man who brings presents to children around the world on the night before Christmas.
