Christmas in Britain is a very special festival for many people. Shops their windows with Christmas lights at the end of November. There are also lights in the streets. People buy for their houses. They usually decorate the trees and their houses with red, green and gold colours. Most British people give to their friends. Now many people send cards by , because it's much quicker in this way. These cards are called e-cards. In some shopping centres, people dress up like Santa Claus. They give out to children. Children are very happy.