This is the favourite day for all children. They wake up very early in the morning to find their stockings have been filled by Father Christmas and excitedly unwrap the presents before going down to breakfast.

Family presents are opened either late morning or during the afternoon. The family gather together to open the presents found under the Christmas tree.

The tradition of giving gifts is thought to be related to the gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus.

Many people will go to church to sing carols and to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day.

A traditional feature of Christmas afternoon is the Queen's Christmas Message. At three o'clock in the afternoon, the Queen gives her Christmas Message to the nation which is broadcast on radio and television. The Queen's message is also broadcast throughout the British Commonwealth. The custom was begun by King George V in 1932.

The pulling of Christmas crackers often accompanies food on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day is on the 25th December