Gifts are exchanged here, but not on Christmas day. In Greece, they wait until January 1st. Mango leaves are also used to decorate the home. For holiday lights, clay oil-burning lamps are used, by putting them on the tops of walls, and the edges of flat bottomed roofs. Christmas here is also known as St.
Young men dress up in extravagant costumes, and occasionally masks.
Then they begin to parade up and down the streets in what is known as the Wren Boy's Procession. During this meal, each person present will draw a small present out of the Urn of Fate that is passed around. With the main exchange of gifts taking place on January 6th. The children are anxious at this time of year, as they anticipate a visit from La Befana. Many of the western customs have been adopted by these people.