Unknowingly, it’s December again, and Christmas is coming tomorrow. Christmas is the most important holiday of the year in the Western world! So, do you know the origin of Christmas? Do you know what the customs and culture of Christmas are? Move up the bench and listen to the things about Christmas!
origin
It is said that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. God sent the messenger Gabriel to speak to Joseph in a dream and name the child "Jesus", meaning that he would save the people from their sins. Later, Mary gave birth to Jesus in the manger. In order to commemorate the birth of Jesus, later generations designated December 25th as Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
custom culture
From the early to mid-19th century, Christmas began to be celebrated throughout Europe and America. And derived the corresponding Christmas culture. Christmas spread to Asia in the mid-19th century. Japan, South Korea, China, etc. were all affected by Christmas culture. Eating apples, wearing Christmas hats, sending Christmas cards, attending Christmas parties, and Christmas shopping have become part of Chinese life.
Fun facts
1. Santa Claus
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nick, Kris, or Santa (Santy in Irish English), is a mysterious figure who secretly delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve. He is one of the representative characters of the holiday theme.
2. Santa hat
It is a red hat. It is said that when you wear it to sleep at night, you will not only sleep peacefully and warmly, but you will also find some gifts from your loved ones in the hat the next day. On carnival night, it is the protagonist of the whole scene. No matter where you go, you will see all kinds of red hats, some with shiny tips, and some with glittering gold.
3. Christmas tree
It is said that a farmer received a hungry and cold child on a snowy Christmas Eve and gave him a sumptuous Christmas dinner. When saying goodbye, the child broke off a fir branch and stuck it in the ground and blessed him: "New Year's Eve" On this day of the year, the branches are full of gifts, and I leave this beautiful fir tree to repay your kindness." After the child left, the farmer found that the branch had turned into a small tree, and he realized that he was receiving a gift from God. messenger. This story became the origin of the Christmas tree.
4. Christmas stockings
Christmas stockings are children's favorite thing. They will hang their socks by their bed at night, waiting to receive gifts the next morning. Nowadays, it is usually their parents or relatives who give them gifts.
5. Christmas rings
Decorations hung at the door of homes during Christmas in Western countries usually use green branches and leaves or rattan (pine hair, pine needles, etc.) and silver metal and gold bells with red ribbons to form the main colors of green, white, and yellow. , red represents joy and celebration, and it says MERRY or abbreviated as X'mas. Christmas rings first appeared in Finland ().
6. Christmas card
It is a greeting card for Christmas and New Year, with pictures about the birth of Jesus and words such as "Celebrate Christmas and Happy New Year" printed on it.