and celebrate.
christmas is on december 25th, and many people start the celebration on christmas eve. jesus was born on christmas, so it is a day to remember and celebrate him. it is also a time to be with family and share gifts to show appreciation. one christmas tradition is putting up a christmas tree and decorate it. many families go out to pick out a real tree at a tree farm together, and many small towns have annual tree lightings and parades. it has always been a tradition for many people to bake christmas cookies. many people start christmas festivities once thanksgiving is over, so they will decorate their homes 