Christmas customs - by Patrick

In our village there are a few local customs at Christmas, for example the Christmas Pageant. It is organized by the local children's church group or by the catechumens. Every year on Christmas Eve all the people of our village go to church to see the Christmas Pageant.
Another local tradition we have is the Christmas Market which takes place every two years. Merchants from the village set up their booths on the market square. They sell all kinds of Christmas decorations and lots of things to eat and drink, for example "Glühwein" (a traditional German Christmas wine with spices, served hot).
One more special custom we have is the "Open Advent Window". In Germany, children have an Advent Calendar: from December 1st to 24th they open a door each day to find a little treat. In our village 24 houses decorate a beautiful Christmas Window and open their doors, each day a different one.
And you? How do you celebrate Christmas? Are there any particular customs in your country?
Patrick