Who brings presents?

Popular culture: Do you know these Christmas traditions?

The Christmas tree on Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt: The first Christmas trees were not in living rooms, but in public squares. The custom dates back to the 19th century, so it is quite young.(Bild: Dieter Arbeiter)

The argument is raging again: Santa Claus or the Christ Child? Both are young and come from Protestantism. And both are eagerly awaited.

Probably the most famous birthday celebration in the world is that of Jesus. It has been celebrated since the 4th century and is now celebrated by around 2.5 billion Christians. However, Christmas is not only celebrated by Christians - and other customs also come to life every year around Christmas Eve.