Christmas Eve

Date	Event	Place
Dec 24, 2025	Christmas Eve 2025	World
Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve 2026	World

Information about Christmas Eve

A wooden Santa Claus.

Significance: Christmas Eve is the evening or day before Christmas Day. It is considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and the Western world. The day is celebrated in different ways around the world.

Type:

Christianity

Celebrations:

Unwrapping gifts; celebrating together with the family; visiting or calling relatives; wishing a merry christmas; last minute shopping; gift shopping; gift giving; goodwill greetings; joining Midnight Mass or other church services; having meals together; preparations for the arrival of christmas gift-bringers; preparing for christmas; driving home for christmas

Observed by:

Church

Location:

World

Synonyms:

Christmas Evening, Christmas Vigil, Day before Christmas, Night before Christmas