What are the legends about Christmas? Analysis of 5 strange Christmas customs you didn’t know!
Introduction: Christmas is a traditional festival with a wide range, so there are many legends about Christmas. So what are the legends about Christmas? Analysis of 5 strange Christmas customs you didn’t know! It is November of the lunar calendar in 2018, and winter is approaching. Follow Mr. Shui Mo's website and we will accompany you through the cold winter.What are the legends about Christmas?Legend 1: Santa Claus is a descendant of the god Odin.It is also said that Santa Claus came from Saint Nicholas, so Santa Claus is also called St. Nicholas. It is said that he was originally the bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, named Saint Nicholas. He was revered as a saint after his death. He was an old man with a white beard wearing a red robe and a red hat. Every Christmas he comes from the north on a sleigh pulled by deer, enters every house through the chimney, and puts Christmas gifts in socks and hangs them on children's bedsides or in front of the fireplace. So, when Westerners celebrate Christmas, parents put Christmas gifts for their children in socks and hang them on the head of their children's beds on Christmas Eve. The next day, the first thing the children did after waking up was to look for the gifts sent by Santa Claus at the head of their bed. Legend 2: The story about Christmas stockings. Legend has it that there was a kind-hearted fallen nobleman who lived a very difficult life. His three daughters were about to get married, and he was sad because he had no money to buy dowries for them. On the festive Christmas Eve, the three girls curled up on the kang and went to sleep early, leaving their father sighing. Santa Claus decided to help them. He scattered a lot of gold down the chimney of their house, and it fell into the girls' stockings that were drying by the fire. From then on, they lived a happy and joyful life...and Christmas socks were born. Legend three: The story about the 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 the child said goodbye, he broke off a fir branch and stuck it in the ground, saying, "Every year on this day, the branch will be full of gifts. I will stay in this beautiful fir village to repay your kindness." After the child left, the farmer found that the branch had turned into a small tree. Only then did he realize that the person he had received was actually a messenger from God. This story became the origin of the Christmas tree. In the West, whether you are a Christian or not, you must prepare a Christmas tree during Christmas to add to the festive atmosphere. Christmas trees are usually made of evergreen trees such as fir and cypress, symbolizing the eternal life. The tree is decorated with various lights, colorful flowers, toys, stars, and hung with various Christmas gifts. On Christmas Eve, people sing and dance around the Christmas tree and have fun. 5 strange Christmas customs you didn’t know about!UK: Dressing up as a dead horse and singing carols <br /> Speaking of heavy-tasting Christmas customs, dressing up as monsters and ghosts is understandable, but in the UK, there is a strange tradition of "dressing up as a dead horse and singing carols". When Christmas comes, people gather around a person wearing a dead horse skull and dressed up as a dead horse, singing carols from house to house, praying for gifts and good luck.Norway: Hiding a broom on Christmas Eve <br /> I’ve only heard of hiding gifts on Christmas, but never heard of anyone hiding a broom. I’ve learned something new! You may not know this, but every Christmas Eve, Norwegians not only hide all the brooms, but many men also take out their shotguns and fire a few shots into the air as a warning. Why is this? In fact, the story behind it is also jaw-dropping: Norwegians believe that witches and various demons will appear on Christmas Eve, and a broom is a must-have for witches...so people naturally hide their brooms. Mexico: "Carrot Night" The protagonist of Christmas is Santa Claus? In Mexico, carrots are the backbone of Christmas. Christmas here is the most technologically advanced, why? Look no further than the legendary Mexican carrot carving competition. Every year on the evening of December 23rd, thousands of people gather in the main square of Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico, to compete in carving radishes all night long. All the works will be exhibited on Christmas Day and the best sculptor will receive a reward. It is said that the custom of carrot carving originated from local shop owners who used mini carrot carvings to attract customers. It has now evolved into a three-day local festival, which is quite bizarre. Ukraine: Spider webs for good luck <br /> What is usually hung on a Christmas tree? There are stars on the top of the tree, colorful lights and balls, puppets, snowflakes, bells... But the tradition of the Ukrainian people is to hang spider webs on the Christmas tree. Feeling confused? That's because you haven't heard the legend yet. It is said that once upon a time, there was a single mother who lived in a cold and gloomy cabin with her child. In order to help a poor mother make a Christmas tree for her children, a kind-hearted spider spun a beautiful web on the evergreen tree to fulfill the children's Christmas dreams. Therefore, hanging spider webs on the Christmas tree has gradually become a Christmas custom of the Ukrainian people. Finland: Christmas Visits <br /> Finland is the hometown of Santa Claus. When talking about Christmas in Finland, many people probably think of Santa Claus, reindeer, and sled dogs pulling sleds. However, many people don’t know that the Finnish people have a special tradition – visiting the mountains on Christmas Eve. In contrast to the joyful celebratory atmosphere, people go to their ancestors' graves or nearby cemeteries to light candles to commemorate their deceased relatives. At that time, candles will be lit little by little in cemeteries across the country, and the atmosphere will be solemn and dignified. At this moment, it only takes one night to go from the heaviness of mourning to the joy of Christmas. |
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