Christmas is celebrated annually on December 25th as the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in many countries and celebrated by billions of people globally with both religious and secular traditions. Popular customs include gift giving, Christmas decorations like trees, music, religious services, and feasting. Santa Claus and other gift-bringing figures are also associated with Christmas traditions. Celebrations vary between countries but often involve similar practices like decorating trees, exchanging greetings, religious observances, and giving/receiving presents. In El Salvador, children play with fireworks and families have parties with traditional foods like tamales and bread while exchanging gifts at midnight on Christmas.