Christmas 2021: Christmas celebrated on December 25 is considered to be one of the most joyous and popular occasions in most parts of the world. As Christmas approaches, here’s everything you need to know about the history, significance, and traditions associated with the merry occasion:
Christmas: Date and history
For starters, as we all know, Christmas is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph. The word Christmas means “Mass on the day of Christ”. However, there are indications that the same can be traced in the New Testament.
It was in 221, Sextus Julius Africanus identified December 25 as the birthday of Jesus.
Another reason to refer to this day as Christmas was because during the winter solstice, the Romans regarded the day (December 25) as the birth of the invincible sun as a symbol of the resurrection of the sun. Therefore, Christian writers have connected the dots and equated the birth of the sun with the birth of the Son (the son of the Lord).
Another opinion suggests that Jesus was conceived on the fourth day of the creation of the world on March 25 by Mary, exactly 9 months before December 25.
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Christmas: Meaning
Christmas is not only an important celebration from a religious point of view, but also from a cultural point of view. It is the joyous occasion to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
The spirit of Christmas lies in the fulfillment of spiritual aspirations, the attainment of purity and devotion. Donating, exchanging gifts and spreading love and joy are at the heart of Christmas.
Some of the traditions that make Christmas so fun and interesting are:
Decorating the Christmas Tree: The fun part is to get together with the family and decorate the Christmas tree with colored balls, stars and gifts.
To bake cookies, family outing, and card making: Another interesting part of Christmas are these. It brings much joy.
hanging mistletoe: Mistletoe is known as a medicinal herb with medicinal properties. It became a tradition to hang mistletoe, and kiss those standing under it as a symbol of peace and love.
Leaving warm milk and cookies for Santa at night: Over the years, Santa has become a pivotal figure at Christmas. Children leave stockings by the bed in the hope of getting presents from Santa Claus.
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