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The hanging of stockings by the fireplace before bedtime, to receive the presents from Father Christmas, is a much-loved tradition that is still practiced by many children and adults although stockings might now be replaced with present sacks or hung in different locations such as by the childs bed. When small children go to bed on Christmas Eve , they hang a stocking at the end of their beds . Their parents warn them not to try to look at Father Christmas , or he will not leave them anything . When they wake up , they find their stockings filled with presents . Children are very excited on Christmas morning and always wake up early. Nowadays ,Christmas is celebrated by most Britons by exchanging gifts and Christmas cards, preparing holiday foods, and decorating homes and workplaces with colored lights, Christmas trees and ornaments. Christmas Eve（Silent Night）, December 24, is the night before Christmas Day Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 . It commemorates the birth of Jesus. The date of commemoration is not known to be Jesus actual birthday. In the United Kingdom, Santa Claus is traditionally called Father Christmas, although the term Santa Claus is also very popular. In households with younger children the preparations for Father Christmas on Christmas Eve are well established. Christmas traditions Santa Claus Christmas tree Christmas hats Christmas Stocking Christmas cards Christmas dinner Christmas carols