Christmas Cracker is an indispensable part of the British Christmas celebration. It is said that in 1850 a candy vendor in London made the first Christmas cracker. The popular Christmas cracker is a tube made of cardboard and shaped like a very large fruit candy. Two people pulled one end and a small explosion occurred when the carton was disconnected. The person who gets the big head gets the small gifts, including a crown-shaped paper hat, a small toy, a note with jokes, riddles, or quick-witted stories, etc. After Christmas parties and dinners, guests usually pull Christmas firecrackers.
The United States
Preparations began two weeks before Christmas, including decorating the house, buying various gifts and writing Christmas cards to relatives and friends. On Christmas Eve , relatives and friends gather for a Christmas dinner. One of the most important is turkey. Like the Spring Festival in China, family reunion is a very important thing. This is the most important festival for Americans.
Italy
At Christmas in Italy, children write poems to express their gratitude for their parents'upbringing and teaching over the past year. Their works were hidden in napkins, under dishes or tablecloths before Christmas dinner, and their parents pretended to be invisible. After they had eaten the meal, they took it back and read it to everyone.
Germany
Every Jesuit family in Germany has a Christmas tree, the first one in Germany. Germans are very particular about making Christmas cakes. And there are many styles of cakes. They are presented to relatives and friends.
Spain
The special day of December 25 was also celebrated by family members. They celebrate this day just like Christmas Eve, having dinner, singing and wishing each other well. In Spain, some families begin to celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus. In the morning, all family members will find gifts by the fireplace or under the Christmas tree.Sweden
Swedes are very hospitable. At Christmas, it is more obvious that every family, rich or poor, welcomes friends and even strangers, and all kinds of food are put on the table for everyone to enjoy.
China
Christmas is still very young in China, but Christmas in China has become more and more Chinese characteristics. On Christmas Eve in China, people give each other a gift called "Peaceful Fruit". The custom of sending "Peaceful Fruits" on Christmas Eve only exists in China. Usually people go out to gather with friends instead of spending time with their families like Westerners. There are many ways to celebrate Christmas, such as going out to dinner with friends, watching movies or shopping.