What are the origins and customs of Christmas?

Christmas is an important festival for Christians to commemorate the birth of Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus was born in the Jewish town of Bethlehem. It is recorded in the book that the Virgin Mary was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. When she and her husband Yue Se returned to their hometown, all the hotels were full, so Mary was forced to give birth to Jesus in the manger. It is said that while Jesus was sleeping peacefully in the manger, three doctors in the Far East followed a bright star in the sky to find Jesus and worshipped him. Shepherds also heard the voice of angels in the wild sky and told them the good news of the birth of Jesus.

The year of Jesus' birth cannot be verified, but most archaeologists think it should be the year of century division (that is, BC). However, the exact date cannot be determined, so in the early Christian sects, the Roman Empire Misseria commemorated the birth of the sun god on1February 25th instead of Christmas.

Second, the custom of Christmas.

1, Christmas tree: The Christmas tree originated in Germany. It is made of evergreen and tower-like trees such as fir trees and pine trees, cut down and decorated with various decorations. Generally, a five-pointed star or an angel is placed at the top of the tree. The trees are decorated with all kinds of sweets, snacks, colored lights and toys. Christmas presents are piled under the tree. On Christmas Eve, people sing and dance around the Christmas tree and have fun.

2. Christmas cards: For distant relatives and friends who can't get together at Christmas, westerners will make a Christmas card and send it to each other to wish a merry Christmas and maintain family friendship. Generally speaking, family news such as family photos or achievements of family members in the past year will be sent with Christmas cards.

3. Christmas socks: Christmas socks are a pair of big red socks, which are used to hang by the bed before going to bed on Christmas Eve, so that Santa can get into the chimney in the middle of the night and fill it with gifts. Parents usually pretend to be Santa Claus and stuff presents into their children's socks. 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 Christians were persecuted, they were forbidden to preach and pray. Therefore, Christians put candles outside the house, suggesting that they are still praying silently in their hearts.

3. Give gifts to relatives and friends: This tradition originated from a legend that three wise men gave gifts to baby 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.

4. Sing Christmas carols: Christmas is always accompanied by one traditional Christmas song after another. Songs bring joy to people and add festive atmosphere. Every year when Christmas is celebrated, various Christmas hymns or carols, such as The First Christmas, Jingle Bells and Joy Around the World, will play melodies.

5. Christmas hat: The Christmas hat is a red hat with a white Mao Mao edge and a white fur ball at the top of the tail. It is said that wearing it at night will make you sleep very sweet and sweet. It is the protagonist of carnival night and an indispensable standard configuration.