The Maori Christmas is really a traditional Kiwi celebration, with many enjoying the Christian festival while adding Maori customs such as a hangi.
Hastings man Henry Heke said his family have been getting up early and having a cooked Christmas breakfast for years.
"Me and my wife get up nice and early, set the table up and put some presents under the tree so when my 6-year-old and 2-year-old get up we can tell them the presents have come from Santa.
"We usually cook sausages, hash browns and the girls really like scrambled eggs as well."
He said this year his wife and two daughters will be joined by their son who is home for the holidays after a year of study.