In Britain, Christmas is celebrated quite differently than it is everywhere else in the world. While much of Europe celebrate with traditions that have been in place for centuries and the US celebrates in many different ways according to household, Britain has its own interesting (and awesome) itinerary.

Some of the country's traditions date back centuries while others are more modern and new-age but when combined, they make for a pretty stellar Christmas calendar of events. While things will likely look a bit different this year, that doesn't mean that Britain won't still be just as festive as it usually is, especially with traditions as special as these.

Traditional Holiday Foods Are very Specific

One of the most important festive foods that adorn the holiday table in Britain is Yorkshire puddings. These tiny pastries are filled with homemade gravy and savory as opposed to sweet. They're the perfect combination of savory pastry and beefy gravy, although not everyone serves them on Christmas.

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However, two things that will definitely make an appearance after Christmas dinner is over are Christmas pudding or Christmas cake. As the names imply, these are two desserts that are made specifically for the holidays. Christmas pudding is made weeks in advance and served warm and luckily for us, the Royal family chefs recently released their famed recipe for it. Christmas cake, which is a little lighter than a fruit cake but very similar, is glazed with marzipan icing and can be decorated in festive and jolly ways.

Stockings Don't Go Over The Mantle Or On The Stairs

Around the world, the stockings 'are hung with care' over many a mantle or even nailed to the side of the stairs in some households. In Britain, children hang their stockings at the end of their beds, and in the morning, they're awoken to a lovely surprise when they find some of their gifts without having to go very far. The air of magic is nearly tangible when the wonder on their faces reflects their curiosity in how St. Nick managed to get in and out without anyone noticing!

Christmas Eve Is Reserved For Old Friends

For many families, Christmas Eve is just as special as Christmas Day and is spent with family or traveling. In Britain, Christmas Eve is specifically reserved for meeting up with old school friends. Gatherings can consist of anything from in-home parties to meeting up at the local pub, as Christmas Day is reserved for family dinners and relaxing. This is how many manage to keep in touch with friends from their high school and even middle school days.

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Traditionally, You Don't Say 'Merry' Or 'Santa Claus' There

Rather than saying 'Merry Christmas', it's more likely that you'll hear 'Happy Christmas.' It's commonly heard throughout British movies and TV shows although you might not have caught it initially. Additionally, Santa Claus is replaced with Father Christmas. This is the traditional name for Santa Claus and is actually common throughout the UK, not just in Britain. Many who celebrate a more traditional Christmas outside of the UK refer to Santa as his old-world name, as well.

Commercials And TV Are Quite A Big Deal On Christmas Day

This isn't to say that Christmas Day is spent wholly watching TV, but the commercials are as highly touted during the holidays as they are during the Superbowl in the US. They're known for being hilarious and feel-good, which is why the allure of couch time is so big on Christmas Day. Along with the commercials, most of Britain also reserves time to watch the Queen deliver her famous Christmas Day address, which is always televised.

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Boxing Day Is Like Black Friday, But Sophisticated

Boxing Day sales are a big part of the post-Christmas shopping rush and it's very similar to Black Friday in other countries, mainly the US. While most sales are online this year and spread throughout the weeks leading up to the holidays, in Britain, Boxing Day occurs after the holidays and was historically known during the 1600s as the day when a house's servants were given off, and would also be given a gift after Christmas. This would be referred to as a 'Christmas Box' Therefore, Boxing Day was born and with it, tons of after-Christmas sales were started. While Black Friday is associated with some wild drama in the US, in Britain, it's so commonplace that sales are a bit more organized and far less aggressive.

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