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How does the UK celebrate Christmas? On that day of the month?

December 24th is Christmas Eve, and British families usually go to church to pray and attend "Midnight Mass"; December 25th is the official Christmas Day, and it is also the most important family gathering day during the Christmas period; The following December 26th is the favorite shopping day - "Boxing Day". In the past, children would hold clay boxes on this day to collect money. When the boxes were full, they would smash them and take out the coins to buy The name of what you want should be like this.

The British usually start preparing for Christmas more than a month before the arrival. During this period, the Christmas lighting ceremony (Lighting Ceremony) is also held, and the streets and alleys are filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

There is one thing most families will definitely do before Christmas week. They all have to buy Christmas cards, fill in the addresses, and send them out in time for Christmas. The first Christmas card was produced in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, founder of the Victoria and Albatre Museum in London. He sent the card to John Horsley and marked it "Brmming Cheer." Today, millions of Christmas cards are sent around the world, conveying messages of peace and best wishes.

Most families have a Christmas tree during Christmas. Some people buy an artificial tree, put it up first, decorate it, then put it down, store it, and take it out at Christmas, which is very convenient. There are also people selling live trees. Children hang up their stockings on Christmas Eve and the next morning they find their stockings filled with toys and sweets.

For food, turkey may be eaten.