Christmas celebrations in Ghajnsielem started with the traditional Purcissjoni tal-Bambin (Baby Jesus procession) which this year started from in front of Arka Foundation's premises. Children and adults, together with the St Joseph Band, then accompanied the statue of Baby Jesus through to the main square. The traditional procession was introduced by MUSEUM-founder Dun Gorg Preca in 1921 in Hamrun. 

Another Maltese Christmas tradition is the Midnight Mass where a boy or a girl, normally aged 7 to 10 years old, does the preaching of the sermon instead of the priest. This is known in Maltese as the ‘Priedka tat-Tifel’ which means ‘the preaching of the child’. The High Mass started with the procession of baby Jesus accompanied by the popular hymn Adeste Fidelis. 

Afterwards, at 1.30am, many decided to visit one of the nearby clubs while the youths gathered in the main clubs or Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem to exchange greetings and enjoying a drink in the company of friends and relatives, thus creating a unique atmosphere for Christmas.

The Franciscan community at St Anthony's church also celebrated Christmas even with several activities which included a small pageant re-enhancement of the story of baby Jesus during the midnight mass. A small festive get-together was also held afterwards.

On Christmas Day, many decided to spend morning at the Clubs exchanging greetings with their friends while many others spent the day at home together with their loved ones opening gifts and preparing the traditional Christmas dinner.