View gallery 25 photos sdi productions getty images. We love giving pajamas or a book for opening on christmas eve since its a small and simple way to end the night rather than a big toy that kids will want to play with the rest of the night. 10 Favorite Family Christmas Eve Traditions To Start This Year In many countries especially catholic ones such as spain mexico poland and italy this is the most important church service of the christmas season. Christmas eve traditions . Host a white elephant game if you have a big family get everyone involved in a funny white elephant game. Sure exchanging christmas gifts is a highlight of the holiday season but what truly makes it the most wonderful time of year is gathering together and sharing family christmas traditions. The most widely practised one that still exists today is going to a midnight mass church service. No matter what you choose to do these best christmas eve tradition...