Estonian national holidays Christmas: The people decorate the christmas tree. On christmas eve people go to church. Children are waiting for Father Christmas. Christmas is on 24 Decmber. New Year's Day: People have parties on New Year's Eve. Usually they meet friends and relatives. People wish each other a Happy New Year. In the evning they gather in town quares. Midsummer Eve: People celebrate the longest day at the year. Usually they have garden parties. People make big bonfires. It is common stay up all night.