<P> In Spanish, Christmas Eve is called "Nochebuena," literally translated as "Good Night ." In Spain it is celebrated with a large family feast, which is eaten late in the evening and can last a couple of hours; some families attend midnight mass before or after the meal . In Spain, Christmas Eve is a time for celebrating in neighbourhood bars and cafes, and around the table with family and friends . It is a time for gift exchanges or Santa Claus although it is mainly performed on Epiphany, which occurs on 6 January . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (November 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (November 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Swedish Christmas dinner or Julbord consists of three courses . The first is a variety of fish, usually different types of pickled herring and salmon, eaten with boiled potatoes or crisp bread . The second is cold cuts of meat, with the Christmas ham being the most important . Sausages, head cheese and leverpastej are also common, eaten with boiled potatoes or on crisp bread . The third course consists of warm dishes such as meatballs, small fried sausages and Janssons frestelse . Lutfisk is sometimes served with the third course or as a fourth course . Finally, a dessert of Ris à lá Malta (Risalamande, rice pudding) is served with cherry sauce or strawberry sauce, with a whole almond hidden inside . The finder of the almond is expected to get married before next Christmas . </P>

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