December 25 The Big Christian Festival Facts


December 25 is the date that we all eagerly wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Although the day is marked as the big Christian festival, the people from other religions and communities have also begun to celebrate the occasion along with Christians. 
Therefore, It's a national holiday in many countries where the population of Christians people lives in minorities. 
Did you ever wonder why it is a 12 days holiday? There is a legendary story about that the 3 kings took 12 days to travel to the birthplace of baby Jesus, therefore we celebrate the Christmas holidays for 12 days.

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?
Jesus was born more than 2000 years ago. Christians believe He is the son of god. He is the savior of the world. He sacrificed his life for the sins we did so that we all get to go to heaven instead of hell. Jesus an innocent young man was crucified in his early 30s. Three days after being buried he was back to life and moved up into heaven. 

Meaning Of The Word "Christmas"
The festival of Christmas is named after joining the two words "Christ" &"Mass". Christ is taken from Jesus Christ and "mass" is taken as a holy mass. At times, you would find Xmas is written instead of Christmas especially in Greek. Both the terms are pronounced similarly. The ‘X’ in the word Xmas comes from the ancient Greek language. 

Santa Claus For Children
Children enjoy this festival more because they receive secret gifts from Santa Claus. Santa is the one who loves children. The character of Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas. Usually, people become Santa Claus by wearing red and white clothes along with a Christmas hat or cap. They wear a thick gray beard to become an old man. Individuals give Christmas cards to pass on their sentiments to their friends and family.

Christmas Tree 
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, generally an evergreen conifer, for example, spruce, pine or fir, or a tree artificially made of comparative appearance. Christmas tree tradition was begun in the sixteenth century by Germans who decorated fir trees inside their homes.

Role Of Christmas Bell
Bells report the arrival of an occasion, movement, or event. Bells, particularly Church Bells, have customarily been related to Christmas for quite a while. They are rung during Christmas to report the beginning of the period, to broadcast the birth of Christ. From these antiquated roots, the ringing of chimes started to be utilized in the Christian Christmas season. The delicate, happy tones mixed well and improved the festivity in the air.

Carolling
The tradition of Carolling that you must have done. In which people go from door to door singing the religious folk song or popular hymns to wish for people's good health and fortune.

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