Christmas custom

Christmas has always been a beautiful holiday for many western countries. This is the day when the Son of God was born, so it is very sacred for Christians. During Christmas, various Christmas traditions are naturally indispensable.

For centuries, people all over the world have celebrated the following traditions.

? 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.

? Step 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. In the early years, when they were persecuted, they were forbidden to preach and pray. Therefore, people put candles outside the house, suggesting that they are still praying silently in their hearts.

? Step 3 bake Christmas cake

This British tradition was handed down centuries ago. People used to drink sour plum porridge on Christmas Eve.

Over time, people will also enjoy fruits, honey and spices, and then Christmas cakes will replace plum porridge. Christmas cake is baked with eggs, butter, desserts and fruits.

Nowadays, Christmas cake has become an indispensable part of the Christmas menu.

? 4. Give gifts to relatives and friends

This tradition stems from a legend:

Three wise men gave presents to little Jesus at Christmas.

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

? Step 5 make a Christmas manger

This is also an ancient Christmas custom. People use figurines and managers to create the scene of the birth of Jesus.

The first manger was built outside a church in St. Francis to show children the scene of Jesus' birth.

This custom has been passed down to this day.

? Step 6 distribute Christmas candy

This is the most interesting of all traditions.

People distribute Christmas candy to their neighbors during Christmas;

On Christmas day, all misunderstandings and hatred were eliminated, and neighbors United to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

This tradition has been followed for decades, and it is getting more and more lively every year.

The above is the sharing of some Christmas customs.

Nowadays, it has become a common custom in the west to exchange gifts and hold banquets with Santa Claus and Christmas tree to add festive atmosphere. Christmas has also become a public holiday in the western world and many other regions.

Christmas is a foreign holiday, but as a good marketing gimmick, the sense of existence is still very high. Will you celebrate Christmas?