Christmas is a festival which is celebrated worldwide annually. it is the birth of Jesus Christ which is celebrated on December 25. Jesus Christ was born on this day. It is a holiday in most of the countries. Christmas is celebrated also by non-Christian people.
IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTMAS
The birth of Jesus Christ was unknown, between early to mid 4th century. But the western Christian church marked it on December 25. Christmas is celebrated as the birth of God. The birth took place in an animal farm.
December 25 is called Christmas day. It is an important and is celebrated worldwide along with the Easter (death and resurrection of Jesus). The season which is prepared for Christmas is called advent, which begins on Sunday 4 weeks before Christmas and ends on the twelveth day of Christmas that is January 6th. The Christian day is called Christmastide.
It is celebrated worldwide as a religious holiday by Christians and non-Christian as well. In modern day, the celebration is more focused on giving gifts and cards. There is always a feast in the celebration. The traditions are different in different countries. people go to church and enjoy public festivities such as singing Christmas carols and songs. Santa Claus is also a tradition in many countries. Santa Claus first originated in the 4th century with Saint Nicholas and Bishop of Myra (an area).After the death of Saint Nicholas around 340 A.D, he was buried in Myra.
CELEBRATIONS IN CHRISTMAS
Nowadays people celebrate it more by giving gifts. The season of exchanging gifts starts nearly before one month of Christmas. The retail stores start selling gifts, food. greeting cards, Christmas trees and decorations.
Family get together takes place during Christmas. Families wish to reunite during this time and celebrate it together. They often go for picnics.
Christmas dinner is also important in Christmas for the family celebration. It is usually eaten in the middle of the day. People decorate their house during Christmas by Christmas tree, lights. mistletoe. Main things in Christmas celebration are Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, Santa Claus, Holy (a plant), Yule Log, candy Cannes and Christmas cards.
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IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTMAS
The birth of Jesus Christ was unknown, between early to mid 4th century. But the western Christian church marked it on December 25. Christmas is celebrated as the birth of God. The birth took place in an animal farm.
December 25 is called Christmas day. It is an important and is celebrated worldwide along with the Easter (death and resurrection of Jesus). The season which is prepared for Christmas is called advent, which begins on Sunday 4 weeks before Christmas and ends on the twelveth day of Christmas that is January 6th. The Christian day is called Christmastide.
It is celebrated worldwide as a religious holiday by Christians and non-Christian as well. In modern day, the celebration is more focused on giving gifts and cards. There is always a feast in the celebration. The traditions are different in different countries. people go to church and enjoy public festivities such as singing Christmas carols and songs. Santa Claus is also a tradition in many countries. Santa Claus first originated in the 4th century with Saint Nicholas and Bishop of Myra (an area).After the death of Saint Nicholas around 340 A.D, he was buried in Myra.
CELEBRATIONS IN CHRISTMAS
Nowadays people celebrate it more by giving gifts. The season of exchanging gifts starts nearly before one month of Christmas. The retail stores start selling gifts, food. greeting cards, Christmas trees and decorations.
Family get together takes place during Christmas. Families wish to reunite during this time and celebrate it together. They often go for picnics.
Christmas dinner is also important in Christmas for the family celebration. It is usually eaten in the middle of the day. People decorate their house during Christmas by Christmas tree, lights. mistletoe. Main things in Christmas celebration are Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, Santa Claus, Holy (a plant), Yule Log, candy Cannes and Christmas cards.
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