How did Christmas come about? How to celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is a traditional festival in Western countries and is also very popular in China. So, let’s take a look at how Christmas came about. How to celebrate Christmas? In winter, November is also called the Mid-Winter according to the sequence. In addition, there are also the Lucky Month, the Reed Month (when the reeds sprout green heads), and the Dragon Hiding Month. Let’s follow Mr. Shui Mo to learn about the eleventh month of the lunar calendar in 2020.How did Christmas come about?Christmas is an important festival for Christians to commemorate the birth of Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a small city in Judea. The book records that the Virgin Mary became pregnant due to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. When she and her husband Joseph were returning to their hometown, all the hotels were full, so Mary was forced to give birth to Jesus in a manger. It is said that when Jesus was sleeping peacefully in the manger, three wise men from the far east followed a bright star in the sky, found Jesus, and worshiped him. The shepherds in the wilderness also heard the voice of an angel in heaven, telling them the good news of Jesus' birth.How to celebrate Christmas?Different countries celebrate Christmas in different ways.Introduction to Christmas in the UK: The British pay the most attention to food at Christmas, and the food includes roast pork, turkey, Christmas pudding, Christmas mince pie and so on. Every family member received a present, including the servants, and all the presents were delivered on Christmas morning. Some Christmas carolers go door to door singing and spreading the good news. They will be invited into the house by the hosts, treated with tea and snacks, or given small gifts. Introduction to American Christmas: Because the United States is a country made up of many ethnic groups, the way Americans celebrate Christmas is the most complicated, and immigrants from various countries still mostly follow the customs of their home countries. However, Americans still hang wreaths and other unique decorations outside their doors during Christmas time. Introduction to Chinese Christmas: In China, there is a custom of giving apples to relatives and friends on Christmas Eve, and this custom was actually created by the Chinese. The “ping” in “apple” and the “ping” in “peace” have the same pronunciation, so there is a custom of giving apples on Christmas Eve. Even foreigners are impressed by the Chinese people's imagination. French Christmas Introduction: Most adults in France go to church to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Afterwards, the family goes to the home of the oldest married brother or sister for a reunion meal. This gathering is for discussing important family matters, and if there is any discord among family members, all grudges will be resolved and everyone will be back to normal, so Christmas is a day of kindness in France. Spanish Christmas Introduction: Children in Spain place shoes outside doors or windows to receive Christmas presents. In many cities there are gifts for the most beautiful children. Cows are also treated well on that day. It is said that when Jesus was born, a cow breathed on him to keep him warm. Italian Christmas Introduction: Every Italian family has a model scene of the story of Jesus' birth. On Christmas Eve, families gather together for a big dinner and attend Christmas Mass at midnight. After that, they go to visit relatives and friends, and only children and the elderly receive gifts. Norwegian Christmas Introduction: Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, each Norwegian family member lines up his or her own pair of shoes from largest to smallest, and then each person takes turns singing his or her favorite Christmas song or hymn. Swiss Christmas Introduction: The Swiss Santa Claus wears a white robe and a mask. They are all played by poor people, who go in groups to beg for food and gifts. After the team was over, they divided the spoils equally. Swedish Christmas Introduction: Swedes are very hospitable, and this is especially evident at Christmas, when every family, rich or poor, welcomes friends and even strangers, and all kinds of food are placed on the table for anyone to eat. Introduction to Christmas in the Netherlands: The Christmas gifts of the Dutch are often unexpected and are sometimes hidden in pudding sausages. German Christmas Introduction: Every Christian family in Germany has a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree first appeared in Germany. Germans are very particular about making Christmas cookies. There are many types of cakes, and they are given as gifts between relatives and friends. |
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