Puerto Rico celebrates Christmas on December 25th, just like most of the world. The festivities usually start a few days before Christmas with the "Noche Buena" or "Christmas Eve" celebrations. This is a special night where families and friends gather together to eat traditional Puerto Rican dishes, like pasteles, roast pork, and rice and beans, and exchange gifts. On Christmas Day, people typically attend mass in the morning and then spend the rest of the day with family, playing games, and enjoying the holiday spirit.