In America, Christmas is celebrated as a holiday to spend time with family and friends, exchange gifts, and enjoy festive activities. Many people put up Christmas trees in their homes, decorate their homes with lights and ornaments, and gather for a big meal like Christmas dinner or Christmas lunch. Children look forward to waking up on Christmas morning to find presents under the tree that Santa Claus has brought for them. People also attend church services and sing Christmas carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.