In Sweden, Christmas is a time of traditions and festivities. Families gather together to decorate their homes, often with a real Christmas tree, and to bake delicious treats like pepparkakor (gingerbread cookies) and lussekatter (sausage-shaped buns). Children are excited for jultomten (Santa Claus), who comes on Christmas Eve to bring gifts for the children. People also celebrate with the traditional julbord (Christmas buffet) and glög (mulled wine). In addition, the Christmas period is marked by a series of special customs, like the tradition of decorating the tomte (Santa) and his