Shoppers in Berlin trying to beat the holiday rush line up before dawn to buy traditional Christmas foods.<br/> <br />The first customers at Rogacki delicatessen pick up roast geese and seafood -- among other festive treats.<br/> <br />Claus Deter says he can't wait for the evening's meal.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (German) SHOPPER, CLAUS DETER, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Tonight we're making salmon; my wife can do it in all kinds of different ways. I don't exactly know how, but it will certainly taste good."<br/> <br />Many other shops and restaurants in Germany are closed on Christmas Eve.<br/> <br />It's traditionally the day when presents are exchanged...and the festive feasts begin.
