The document summarizes Christmas traditions in several countries. In Germany, Christmas celebrations fall on December 24-25, with church services and fairs. Germans also exchange "Christmas stars," which are plants that bloom around Christmas. In the US, people decorate trees, sing carols, and eat turkey on December 25. Americans also hang wreaths on doors. In France, people formerly carried a log around the table before burning it in the fireplace. In Britain, people attend church on Christmas and children write letters to "Father Christmas" to be burned in the fireplace so the smoke carries their wishes. The British also celebrate Boxing Day after Christmas by donating to those in need.