The myth was that St. Nicholaus came through the night to deposit the goods. It was like a warning to the naughty kids to straighten up. Then Christmas Day came on December 25, just like here. Christmas trees were extra special. Instead of electric lights they used little candles that they only lit on Christmas eve.
Every child has there very own advent calendar.
A glass pickle ornament is traditionally hidden in the tree and the person who finds the ornament gets to open their Christmas package first. There was a kindly nobleman, with a lovely wife, and three pretty, young daughters and lots of money. But the mother became very ill and died. The man, in his great dispair, wasted away his money on silly projects and useless inventions. His family was forced to move out of their castle and into a little cottage.