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"Christmas is for children. The most important and mystical part of Christmas is the visit by Father Christmas on the night from Christmas Eve, the 24 December to Christmas Day, the 25 December. The preparations for this visit can begin in early December. Children make there Christmas lists of presents they would like. Every waking moment is of the thought of Father Christmas arriving with his many gifts. Many parents become involved, counting down the nights until Santa arrives.
Many old English brick houses from 1800 to 1940 have chimneys. These are vents that take the smoke from hot coal fires out into the night sky. Tradition has it that Father Christmas climbs down the chimney to leave his presents. It is traditional to leave a glass of milk and a sweet pie for Father Christmas.
On Christmas Day, excited children wake in the early hours. They wake to colourful stockings and pillow cases full of presents. Pencils, paper, books, dvds, socks, pants and other small items needed through the year. Of course there are the sweets, fruits and comforts that make Christmas morning so special!
In the UK we celebrate Christmas Day and the following day, which we call Boxing Day, as national holidays. We also celebrate New Years Day as a national holiday."
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