Christmas Eve is the eve before Christmas Day and is celebrated in many countries around the world. In Spain, Christmas Eve is called Nochebuena and it is the main celebration of the holiday. It is a time of feasting and celebration with family and friends, and is considered the most important night of the year for many Spaniards. The evening is often marked with a special meal called the "Nochebuena dinner" which consists of traditional Spanish dishes such as roast lamb, seafood, and a variety of sweets. After the dinner, there is often singing and dancing, and children may receive gifts from the Three Kings.