Christmas Eve is traditionally when families gather, decorate and open the first gifts.

Hanukkah is the eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sundown on 24 December, with a gift for each night, gelt and family gatherings.

Christmas is the biggest gifting day of the year in the US and is also widely celebrated in India.

Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African-American culture and heritage, with a gift exchange (zawadi) on the final day.