Christmas is just one day away! The festival is a special time for Christians all across the globe as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year. Christmas 2024 falls on Wednesday, December 25. For many, it is the most joyful time of the year, filled with family gatherings, delicious feasts, church services, and Christmas carols. Homes are beautifully decorated; streets are lit up, and Christmas trees shine bright with ornaments. It is a time of joy and spreading happiness. While December 25 is the main celebration, Christmas Eve has its own special traditions that are full of fun and excitement. Christmas Eve 2024 Wishes and HD Images: Share WhatsApp Messages, Wallpapers, Xmas Photos, Quotes and GIFs To Share Christmas Greetings in Advance.

Christmas Eve 2024 falls on Tuesday, December 24. Around the world, different countries celebrate Christmas Eve in different ways. No matter how you choose to celebrate Christmas 2024, these Christmas Eve traditions are a must-try as they will add extra joy to the festivities. Here’s a roundup of some Christmas Eve traditions from across the globe.

Christmas Eve Traditions

• One popular Christmas Eve tradition in many countries, especially the Catholic countries, is attending the midnight Mass. Countries like Italy, Spain, and Poland have a midnight mass.

• In some countries, people observe a fast on December 24 and break it with a meal after the midnight Mass.

• In the United States, it is a tradition to leave out cookies and milk for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

• Many Canadians open their presents on Christmas Eve.

• In some countries, children and youths reenact the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus birth on Christmas Eve.

• In countries like Germany, Sweden, and Portugal, people exchange gifts and celebrate on Christmas Eve.

• In places like Serbia and Slovakia, Christmas Eve is when the Christmas tree is brought home and decorated.

• Some countries have the tradition of bringing home the Yule Log and lighting it on Christmas Eve.

• In many countries, Christmas Eve is a popular time to go door-to-door carolling.

• In Spain, many families gather for a festive Christmas Eve treat with loved ones.

• In France, families come together for their traditional Christmas meal called the Réveillon de Noël on Christmas Eve.

• In China, Christmas Eve is one of the biggest shopping times of the year.

• In Italy, Christmas Eve is celebrated with the feast of the seven fishes.

• In Germany, a traditional Christmas Eve meal includes potato salad and sausage.

• In Denmark and Sweden, the main Christmas celebrations take place on Christmas Eve, and in Norway, families light a candle every night from Christmas Eve until New Year’s Day.

• The tradition of the Yule Book Flood is practiced in Iceland. It involves giving loved ones a book to read on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas 2024 Wishes in 63 Different Languages: From ‘Feliz Navidad’ to ‘God Jul,’ Spread the Holiday Cheer With Xmas Greetings From Around the World.

So, how do you plan to celebrate Christmas Eve? Whether you decide to attend a church service, enjoy a feast with family, or exchange gifts, we wish you a blessed, joyful, and peaceful Christmas Eve!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 24, 2024 12:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).