Christmas is not an official holiday in the People's Republic of China, however there are a number of Christian families in China who do celebrate Christmas. Check out the links on this page to discover more about how Christmas is celebrated in China.
Giving of Gifts
There is a specific method to gift-giving in China. Valuable gift items like silk, gold and jewels may only be giving to someone in one's direct family.The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Christmas in China
On Christmas Eve in China, children hang muslin stockings in hopes that Dun Che Lao Ren will come and fill them with small gifts.Jackie Chan Kids: Christmas in China
Chinese families who celebrate Christmas exchange gifts on Christmas morning.About.com: Chinese Christmas
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Christmas is December 25th
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Christmas 2008 falls on a Thursday
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Christmas in China is called the "Holy Birth Festival" or "Sheng Dan Jieh"The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Christmas in China
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Christmas displays fill the Avenue of Eternal Peace in BeijingJackie Chan Kids: Christmas in China
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Chinese children call Santa Claus "Dun Che Lao Ren" which means "Christmas Old Man"Santa's Net: Chinese Christmas
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Christmas trees are referred to as Tree of Lights
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A massive fireworks display is held on Christmas dayThe Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Christmas in China
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Many Christmas festivals are combined with the Taoist festival of Ta ChiuAbout.com: Chinese Christmas
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Many Catholic Chinese families attend a midnight MassJackie Chan Kids: Christmas in China
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Christmas celebrations are small in China, when compared to Chinese New Year
