Christmas might just be one day, but we all know that the word refers to the three or four weeks leading up to December 25.
Many of us have the same Christmas routine year in, year out - which isn’t always a good thing (particularly if it involves heavy alcohol consumption!).
Different parts of the country have different traditions and customs at this time of year, from organised Christmas Day swims to community carol singing.
Here in Nottingham many residents slip into the same habits every year, both good and bad.
Whether you find yourself rushing around the Victoria Centre every Christmas Eve in search of presents or look forward to spending Boxing Day at the City Ground, there are a few things that most of us can relate to.
We’ve racked our brains and thought of 8 things that plenty of Nottingham residents find themselves doing year in, year out.
Take a look below and see if you can relate:
1. You can’t say you’re from Nottingham unless you find yourself doing these 8 things at Christmas
We’ve racked our brains and thought of 8 things that plenty of Nottingham residents find themselves doing year in, year out | Getty Images Photo: Getty
2. Have a walk at Wollaton Park after Christmas dinner
Many of us need a walk after Christmas dinner (mainly to avoid falling asleep). Make sure you get back in time for the King’s Speech! | Alan Photo: Alan
3. Rush around the Victoria Centre buying presents on Christmas Eve
Come on then, how many of you can admit to this one? This year the Victoria Centre is open until 5pm on Christmas Eve, so make sure you get in before then! | Professional Images/@ProfImages Photo: Professional Images/@ProfImages
4. Eat Nobby Greend (and then explain what Nobby Greens are)
If you said to someone not from Nottingham ‘I’m going to be tucking in to a plate of Nobby Greens on Christmas Day’, you’d probably have a very confused face staring back at you. Needless to say, the colloquialism is for Brussel sprouts. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty