The gift-giving tradition was moved from New Year's Eve to Christmas in the 19th century. Before that time, gift-giving was typically done on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day as part of the celebration of the new year. However, with the increasing popularity of Christmas as a holiday in the 19th century, the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas Day became more widespread. The practice of giving gifts on Christmas eventually became more common than giving gifts on New Year's Eve or Day.
The gift-giving tradition was moved from New Year's Eve to Christmas in the 19th century. Before that time, gift-giving was typically done on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day as part of the celebration of the new year. However, with the increasing popularity of Christmas as a holiday in the 19th century, the tradition of giving gifts on Christmas Day became more widespread. The practice of giving gifts on Christmas eventually became more common than giving gifts on New Year's Eve or Day.