Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of jesus christ observed primarily on december 25th each year christmas is both a religious and cultural celebration observed by billions of people around the world both christian and non christian. The observance of christmas around the world varies by country the day of christmas and in some cases the day before and the day after are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide including in areas where christianity is a minority religion in some non christian areas periods of former colonial rule introduced the celebration eg hong kong in others christian . The christmas season in germany begins at the end of november or early december coinciding with advent celebrations kids world travel guide explains many town squares have a tall christmas tree decorated with lights that is put in front of the townhouse or city hall families typically gather on christmas eve to exchange gifts. Celebrate christmas around the world amazonde teacher created resources staff beth fremdsprachige bucher