As far as classic Christmas Eve activities go, nothing beats reading the “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” poem with a ...

The country is also known for its famed Christmas ... the fireplace. They hope that Pere Noel, France's Santa, puts gifts in their shoes. He also hangs small toys, nuts and fruits on the tree.

But before we present the true story of "Santa Claus ... empty fireplace until sleep overcame him. Then a remarkable thing took place. Exactly at the stroke of midnight another Christmas parcel ...