When you hear the words - Snowman, Santa Claus, mistletoe, three kings, Bethlehem Star Candy Cane, what comes to mind in order? Christmas, yes yours? It 'probably the most anticipated of the year, people to walk, in full preparation for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Because the activities are more people who celebrate Christmas, preparations for gifts, and some have made, from time to time food months earlier.
When people haveStart to celebrate Christmas?
Christmas came from the Middle English word Christemasse means a mass of Christ. Every year the world celebrates the birth of Jesus during the Christmas period. Based on real events, this is the traditional day of celebration, but not real birthday 'Jesus. Before Christ (BC) 800, Day, this was not generally recognized that the people, but when Christmas Day was crowned Charlemagne, slowly increased the importance of the celebration. Today there are already many modern Christmas traditions like putting up Christmas trees and stockings so that Santa can drop his gifts. There are also many festivals and street parties for people who want to exit and acquaintances to spend Christmas with friends. However, there is a large population who still want the traditional way would be to spend the day with his family. Do you know where all this came from? Then trace the historyChristmas>!
The birth
The Church of the Nativity is one of the most popular scenes during the Christmas holidays. People are looking for, in an attempt to show the Church of the Nativity, what is important to remember the victims of God, is new. On the basis of Christian faith gave birth to Jesus Christ, Mary, and accounts of the event is recorded in the Bible. Matthew and Luke, Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus in a manger because there was nobodythe city, the king enough to take them in.
Magi
In the biblical account, it is noted that the first men to baby Jesus to the shepherds were included, because an angel told them that a child born in a stable saw. Subsequently, a star of three ways, led to a manger. Balthasar, Melchior and Gaspar have offered their gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus
Santa Claus
Because of the holiday season is marked by gifts,Thomas Nast, a cartoonist famous Santa Claus created in 1863. Together with the figure, also designed the "Santa Claus character. Just like the stories you know the time Santa Claus is prepared with the help of his elves gifts for children who were very good all year.
The way of celebrating Christmas is different depending on what you believe or what tradition. However, keep in mind that the true meaning of Christmas is to commemorate theBirth of Christ and the best way to celebrate this your blessings, not only with your friends and family members but also with your brothers and sisters less fortunate parts.
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