Type : Christmas is aChristian widely observed Observed bycultural : holiday celebrated Christians generally on many non-Christians December 25 by billions of people around the world Also called Noel Nativity Yule Xmas Significance Traditional birthday of Jesus Christ Several closely related and often interchangeable figures, known as Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas and Christ Kind, are associated with bringing gifts to children during the Christmas season What happens at Christmas ? - People wrap presents People give presents People open presents People decorate trees People sing carols People hang stockings People share meals with family and friends People exchange Christmas cards