Around noon loved ones begin to arive and dinner is eaten. Turkey is the traditional dinner item. It is considered bad luck to leave the Christmas tree up longer than two weeks after Christmas. Finland Christmas begins the night of the 23rd as adults prepare for the morning. For breakfast on the 24th porridge is eaten.
Kids give special treats to their pets.
Ham is often eaten for dinner. Father Christmas comes after dinner passing out gifts. Christmas is more of a day of peace as people go to church and visit with loved ones. Germany Towns decorate in red and dark green with trees and lights but homes are generally decorated scarcely. Gl hwein is a favorite - a red wine, heated up over fire and served in cups.