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What are the origins and customs of Christmas Eve and Christmas? detailed description ...

1. Christmas is a traditional holiday in the west, which originated from Christianity and falls on February 25th every year. Christmas customs include baking Christmas cakes, decorating Christmas trees, giving gifts to relatives and friends, singing Christmas carols and distributing Christmas candy.

2. The origin of Christmas Eve comes from the legend that Jesus was born on the night of February 24, 65438+, and the birth of Jesus also means peace and smoothness, so this day is called Christmas Eve. The customs of Christmas Eve include making Christmas pudding, roasting turkey, delivering good news and so on. Every place has its own local characteristics.

The climax of Christmas Eve is an activity organized by the Christian Church on Christmas Eve. Mass on Christmas eve is generally divided into two times, one at 9 ~ 10 in the evening; The other is midnight mass, which is the climax of Christmas Eve. Midnight Mass ends at midnight. At this time, just as Christmas is coming, it is often accompanied by church bells, ringing forgiveness, blessing, joy and happiness for the world.