In the Czech Republic, Christmas celebrations begin on December 24th when families decorate trees together and do fortune telling activities like pouring lead or checking apples. They have a dinner of carp or other meats like chicken or pork before singing carols, eating candy, and watching Christmas stories. On the 25th, people visit grandparents for lunch which often includes duck and potato dumplings. Families also get together on the 26th to relax, go skiing or ice skating after visiting with more family on Christmas Day.