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At this time of the year, many Christians around the world decorate their homes for the Christmas holiday. In addition to the traditional Christmas tree, many people put decorated wreaths on their door. These celebratory wreaths can trace their roots back long before the birth of Jesus Christ, whose birth is celebrated on Christmas day This tradition of adorning doors and walls with decorative wreaths dates back to the 7th century B.C. when wreaths made of tree branches were used to crown the winners of the Olympic games. No one really knows how or when the head ornament became a wall decoration. Many speculate it occurred when athletes hung their awards on the wall as a memento of victory. What do people do on the Christmas Eve? Christmas Eve December 24, is the day before Christmas Day 汉语叫做“平安夜”，源于一首歌“Silent Night” Silent Night Silent night.mp3 Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace ? Silent night, holy night Son of God, loves pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Christ, the Savior is born Christ, the Savior is born Christ, the Savior is born Christmas Eve Cards, calls and emails Celebration party Family dinner Exchanging gifts Because gift-giving and several other aspects of the holiday involve heightened economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, Christmas has become a major event for many retailers. Christmas is celebrated throughout the Christian population, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival. The holiday is widely celebrated around the world, including in the United States, where it is celebrated by 96% of the population. The Christmas season lasts long. It usually starts one week before Christmas and ends one week after the New Year’s day. Most of the people have one or two weeks’ holiday. The second day of Chri