History of Christmas Day is also connected with the special goodies for lunch and dinner. The carte du jour includes the mandatory turkey stuffed with chestnuts and pudding. However, the feasting continues throughout the day with cakes, pastries, chocolates, cookies, pies and other such delicacies. Gifts are given to friends and relatives and it can be anything from a piece of expensive jewelry to a chocolate hamper. Get the glimpses of Day revelry through the ages from the history of Christmas Day celebrations from Christmas Carnivals.