• BakuEnglish
              3·
              4 days ago

              Makes sense if you like to work on xmas

              I know somebody who always works on the 25th for the penalty and overtime rates, and just does the traditional Christmas stuff on the 24th

              • zero_gravitasEnglish
                3·
                4 days ago

                Beyond the practical advantages in our context you mention, though, in some cultures it’s just traditional to do the main celebrations on Christmas Eve.

                I know it’s largely the case in Scandinavian countries (see here: https://scandinaviafacts.com/norway-sweden-denmark-celebrate-christmas-24th/) and I suspect other parts of continental Europe.

                EDIT: I’ve found multiple mentions that in Italy it’s tradition in some families to open gifts on Christmas Eve. There is also a tradition of a 7-course fish meal on Christmas Eve.