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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
refers to the
evening
or entire day preceding
Christmas Day
, a
widely celebrated
festival commemorating
the birth
of
Jesus of Nazareth
. Christmas Day is
observed around the world
, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day. Together, both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in
Christendom
and
Western society
.
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