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Christmas is coming and the British royal family, like most families, has its own way of celebrating happy holidays. First, members of the royal family will not give each other gifts on Christmas Day, as they follow a German tradition and distribute gifts on Christmas Eve. However, this is not the only strange thing about their gift exchange.
The three rules of the queen at the opening of the Christmas gifts by the royal family
Queen Elizabeth II follows three strict rules when the royal family sits on Christmas Eve to open her presents.
The tradition surrounding gifts goes back several decades and involves so-called "gag" gifts.
But there are also procedures and rules that must be followed by order of Queen Elizabeth.
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Some of the most memorable Christmas gifts have been a bath hat "Not the life of a slut" given to the Queen by Prince Harry.
Another rather strange gift includes a white leather toilet seat offered by Princess Anne to Prince Charles and a girlfriend growth kit offered to Prince Harry by Kate.
The royal family also follows other unusual traditions of gifts during the holiday season.
On Christmas Eve, the gifts are placed on a trestle table covered with white linen, with cards indicating exactly where stacks of gifts should be placed.
And the tradition of not giving oneself Christmas presents like most Britons is due to the German royal heritage.
Former Royal Chief Darren McGrady said: "The members of the Royal Family are of German descent, so they blend into the German tradition for their celebrations.
"After afternoon tea, they open gifts on Christmas Eve, as is the tradition in Germany."
All members of the royal house will also receive gifts from the Queen and, in addition, the staff will receive a Christmas pudding.
It's a tradition introduced by his father, King George VI and his grandfather George V.
Each year, about 1,500 Christmas puddings paid for by Queen Elizabeth on the private purse are given to staff.
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