A Traditional Christmas Day

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Some Christians go to church at midnight on Christmas Eve, while others go on Christmas morning. There are special Christmas services in all Christian churches. Some people don’t go to church, but on Christmas Day families try to be together. People travel long distances to spend a family Christmas. Children and adults usually open their presents on Christmas morning around the Christmas tree, or sometimes even in bed. This is a very happy moment, especially for the children. In Great Britain there is a big Christmas lunch with special foods. People start cooking the Christmas meal very early, especially when there is a turkey. A big turkey takes a long time to cook. Christmas crackers are an old tradition and are part of the Christmas lunch. Two people pull the cracker until it goes bang and opens. Inside there is a small present, a paper hat and a joke. People sometimes wear the paper hat during the rest of Christmas lunch.