What Causes the ‘Silent’ Night Before Christmas?

The night before Christmas feels quiet because it's a special time for people to be still and think about the coming of Santa. Like when you get ready for bed on a calm night, everything seems quiet and peaceful. People are resting, and maybe even dreaming about what they want for Christmas.

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  1. It's like when you go to bed early on a Saturday night because you're excited for Sunday.
  2. The house feels calm after everyone has gone to sleep and is dreaming about Christmas gifts.
  3. You can hear your heartbeat more clearly in the quiet of the night before Christmas.

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