Open Christmas: A History of Christmas

Christmas, also known as Christmas, is a traditional western festival, which falls on February 25th every year.

The origin of Christmas?

The most common saying about the origin of Christmas is to commemorate the birth of Jesus. It is said that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary. When Maria was about to give birth, Rome gave an order that all people must go to Bethlehem to declare their household registration. Maria and her fiance Yue Se had to obey orders and go to Bethlehem. When they arrived in Bethlehem, they couldn't find a hotel to stay in, only a stable could stay.

At that time, Jesus was born. So Mary gave birth to Jesus in the manger. In fact, the date of birth of Jesus is not clearly recorded in the Bible. It was not until the 3rd century AD that 65438+February 25th was officially designated as Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Because it celebrates the birthday of Jesus, it is also called "Christmas". ?

Christmas is a religious holiday. /kloc-In the 20th century, the popularity of Christmas cards and the appearance of Santa Claus made Christmas gradually popular. After the Christmas celebration custom became popular in northern Europe, Christmas decorations combined with winter in the northern hemisphere also appeared. ?

From the beginning of19th century to the middle of19th century, the whole of Europe and America began to celebrate Christmas. And derived the corresponding Christmas culture. Christmas spread to Asia in the middle of19th century, and many countries were influenced by Christmas culture. ? After the reform and opening up, Christmas spread especially in China. At the beginning of 2 1 century, Christmas was organically combined with local customs in China, and it became more and more mature. Eating apples, wearing Christmas hats, sending Christmas cards, attending Christmas parties and Christmas shopping have become a part of China people's life. ?

The legend of Santa Claus?

The legendary Santa Claus is an old man wearing a red robe, a red hat and a white beard. Every Christmas, he will drive a sleigh pulled by deer from the north, enter each house from the chimney, put Christmas presents in socks and hang them on the children's beds or in front of the stove ...?

Santa Claus, formerly known as Nicholas, was born in Asia Minor at the end of the 3rd century. He has good manners and a good education. As an adult, he entered a monastery and later became a priest. Shortly after his parents died, he sold all his property and gave it to the poor. At that time, there was a poor family with three daughters. The eldest daughter was 20 years old, the second daughter 18 years old and the youngest daughter 16 years old. Only the second daughter is strong, smart and beautiful, and the other two daughters are sickly. So the father wanted to sell his second daughter to make a living. When Sannikko learned this, he came to comfort them. In the evening, Nicholas secretly packed three gold socks and put them on the beds of three girls. The next day, the three sisters were ecstatic when they found gold. They not only paid off their debts, but also lived a carefree life. Later, when they learned that the gold was from Nicholas, it was Christmas, so they invited him to their home to express their gratitude. ?

Every Christmas after that, people will tell this story, and the children are envious. I hope Santa Claus will also give them presents. So there is the legend above. The legend of Christmas stockings also came from this. Later, children all over the world have the custom of hanging Christmas stockings. )? Later, Nicholas was promoted to bishop, and he tried his best to spread the sacred religion. He died in 359 AD and was buried in a temple. There are many spiritual traces after death, especially the fragrant liquid that often flows beside the tomb, which can cure all diseases.

Christmas custom?

1. Decorate the Christmas tree. This tradition refers to decorating pine trees with colored lights, gold foils, garlands, decorations and sweets. Nowadays, the Christmas tree is also an indispensable part of celebrating festivals. ?

2. Light Christmas candles. This tradition means that people will put a lighted candle outside the house during Christmas. Even in the darkest room, candles can bring light and symbolize hope.

3. Give gifts to relatives and friends. Every Christmas, friends and relatives, especially children, will give gifts to each other. The story of Santa Claus also comes from this tradition. ?

4. Sing Christmas carols. This is an ancient custom. Christmas always echoes one traditional Christmas song after another. Songs such as "The First Christmas" and "Jingle Bells" bring joy to people and add festive atmosphere.

5. Distribute Christmas candy. This is the most interesting of all traditions. On Christmas Day, people distributed Christmas candy to neighbors, all misunderstandings and hatred were resolved, and neighbors United to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

The above is an introduction to the origin, stories and customs of Christmas. If you have anything to add, please leave a message below ~ ~