Why do we eat apples on Christmas Eve 2020? How do different countries celebrate festivals?
The day before Christmas is called Christmas Eve. Speaking of Christmas Eve, the gift that everyone is most familiar with is a gift called "Peace Apple". So do you know why we eat apples on Christmas Eve 2020? How do different countries celebrate festivals? The cold is still mild at the beginning of the month, so it is said. A half moon is big. How much do you know about the Minor Cold solar term in November of the lunar calendar in 2020? Why not go into Mr. Ink and take a look.Why do we eat apples on Christmas Eve 2020?Christmas Eve is the night before Christmas, Christmas is on December 25th, and Christmas Eve is the night of December 24th.The reason why people give apples on Christmas Eve is because the “ping” in “apple” sounds the same as the “ping” in “peace”. Chinese people pay more attention to homophones. For example, on the wedding night, peanuts, red dates and lotus seeds are placed under the quilt, which means "giving birth to a son soon". The “ping” in “apple” has the same pronunciation as the “ping” in “peace”, so the Chinese people attach the auspicious meaning of “peace” to apple. So there was a custom of giving apples on Christmas Eve. Giving an apple represents the sender’s blessing to the receiver for a safe and peaceful new year. Since the apples received on Christmas Eve have to be eaten, some people joke: If you like someone, give him/her an apple; if you hate someone, let many people give him/her many apples. In addition, there is also a saying that using 24 cents to buy an apple for someone you like means expressing your love. Christmas Eve customs in different countries】France <br /> In Serres in central France, heavy snow falls a few days before and after Christmas every year, creating a refreshing white landscape. In the eyes of Westerners, a white Christmas is a good omen. In France, the manger is the most distinctive Christmas symbol because according to legend, Jesus was born next to a manger. After singing Christmas songs praising Jesus, people must drink heartily. Champagne and brandy are traditional French Christmas wines.】Finland <br /> In December, around Christmas, Finland is full of blooming violets, which are set against the white ground and look like a sea of purple. The purple Christmas makes people feel relaxed and happy. Britain and Germany: Like the Germans, the British drink beer and eat roast goose at Christmas. They also prefer to travel during the Christmas holidays. 】United States <br /> Americans celebrate Christmas by focusing on home decoration, setting up Christmas trees, stuffing socks with gifts, eating Christmas feasts with turkey as the main dish, and holding family dances. Denmark <br /> If Danes receive Christmas gifts that they don't like, they can go to the store and exchange them for other items of similar value. 】Australia <br /> Australia is one of the countries in the southern hemisphere. At the end of December, when Western European countries were celebrating Christmas in the howling cold wind, Australia was in the scorching midsummer. Therefore, when celebrating Christmas in Australia, you can see shirtless, sweaty young men and girls in miniskirts everywhere. The carefully decorated winter snow scenes in the shop windows, the Christmas trees covered with snowflakes and Santa Claus in a red cotton-padded jacket constitute a unique Australian holiday scene. This sharp contrast between scorching summer and severe winter is probably unique in Western countries. The best Christmas gift that parents can give their children is a pair of skis. Christmas surfing is a major feature of Australia. On the evening of the festival, take a drink to the forest for a "Babel House" picnic. People use dry branches to make a fire in an open-air stove made of stones, put an iron plate on it, and fry sausages, beef, fresh fish, etc. After eating and drinking, they would dance "disco" or "kangaroo dance" until late at night. The drunk ones lay down on the grass and welcomed the arrival of Santa Claus with thunderous snoring. 】Poland <br /> In Poland, it is held on December 25th and 26th every year. Every household decorates a Christmas tree, and Christmas tree decorations are sold in the streets and alleys. During the festival, relatives and friends congratulate each other and give each other gifts to show their friendship. Some grass is placed under the tablecloth during dinner to symbolize the birth of Jesus. The dinner was rich, but no meat was allowed. After 12 o'clock at night, the whole family went to church for worship. During Christmas, people generally do not visit other people's homes, but exceptions are made when the host invites you. 】Bulgaria <br /> According to the Bulgarian calendar, Christmas is a time when ghosts haunt and evil spirits run rampant. Therefore, people use fire to drive away demons and evil spirits. On Christmas Eve, every family lights a bonfire which stays burning until dawn and must not be extinguished, otherwise it will bring disaster. The man takes the Christmas wood, lights it, and goes into the house, saying loudly: "Christmas is coming, the cows, sheep, pigs, and horses are full of pens, the wheat seedlings are full of ridges, and everyone is lucky." The people waiting in the house answer in unison: "Amen!" |
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