The main Christmas meal is eaten during the evening of Christmas Eve. It is often a barbecue served in the garden.

Sometimes children leave a sock near a window. If Papai Noel (Santa Claus) finds the sock, he’ll exchange it for a present!

Christmas Day is celebrated on January 7th.

On January 6th, women traditionally have a free day and men do the housework and cooking.

December 25th is a public holiday, but it is only in memory of the founder of the country.

The main Christmas meal consists of 12 dishes. Carp (a river fish) is the main dish.

Sometimes a sea bird is eaten on Christmas Day.

On December 28th, people play tricks on each other (like on April 1st in the UK and USA).