In the Christian faith, Christmas, sometimes spelled X-Mas, is an important date. It is proceeded by Christmas Eve. The day occurs in winter therefore it often snows on the day leading to the common conception of a white Christmas. People often decorate for Christmas. A wreath is often adorned in public areas. Santa Claus is a major figure of the holiday. During one Christmas season, Count Dracula's wife Dolores gave birth to their son Janus on Christmas Eve. As a bat, Dracula flew outside the the hospital through the snow and past all the decorations.