🎁 Christmas
Christmas is one of the main Christian holidays associated with the birth of the Christ 👶 Child to the Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on 🎄 December 25, and in some countries of the world on ❄️ January 7.
On this day, people around the world gather together with their families to remember the birth of the Savior.
Interesting Facts:
- The difference between the dates for celebrating Christmas is explained by different chronological systems. So, on December 25 the holiday is celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar, and January 7 is the date according to the Julian calendar.
- Most people think the song “Jingle 🔔 Bells” was written for Christmas Day, but it was not. It was created for 🦃 Thanksgiving Day.
On the page 🎁 Christmas the following information is presented:
1. Christmas holiday history 🎁
According to Christian doctrine, on this day Jesus Christ was born in the city of Bethlehem. This event took place approximately between the 12th and 7th century BC.
The birth of the Son of God was described by two evangelists who were the apostles Matthew and Luke. Religious texts say that the Virgin Mary and her husband Joseph came to Bethlehem for the ✍ Population census, and were forced to stay for the night in a stable for 🐑 Livestock. It was here that the sacrament of the birth of the Son of God took place.
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By tradition, before the holiday nativity scenes with the image of the Holy Family, the three wise men, 👼 Angels, and 🐏 Animals are erected in ⛪ Churches and temples. And on a holiday after the solemn 🙏 Divine service, religious people gather with the whole 👪 Family at the Christmas table.
The main symbols of the holiday are 🎄 the Christmas tree, 🌟 the Star of Bethlehem, the image of the Virgin Mary and 👶 Baby.
One of the main symbols of Christmas is 🎅 Santa Claus, a fabulous folklore character who gives children 🎁 Gifts for Christmas. His prototype is 😇 Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, who secretly gave gifts to 👦 Children from poor families. The exact birthplace of Claus is unknown, some believe that he was born in Lapland, while others think that in the vicinity of the North Pole.
But there is no disagreement about Santa’s appearance: he looks like a kind 👴 Old man, dressed in a suit of red pants and the same coat trimmed with white fur. He has a long hat with a large pompom of the same color on his head. 9 🦌 Reindeer, the main of which is Rudolph, help Claus deliver gifts to children around the world.
Also, in many countries around the world, a 🧦 Sock or cloth 👢 Boot is considered a symbol of Christmas gifts.
There are also unusual symbols of this holiday, for example, in Catalonia, the main symbol of the holiday is the 🪵 Log with 🦶 Legs and 👀 Eyes – Caga Tió, which brings 🎁 Gifts on Christmas 🌃 Night, and in Greece, the pomegranate is considered the symbol of the holiday.
Interesting fact: For the first time, Santa Claus appeared as the main character in a poetic tale that was ✍ Written by Clement Clark Moore in 1822. When published in the 📰 Newspaper, in 1823, this tale was renamed “The Night Before Christmas, or the Visit of St. Nicholas”.
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3. Traditional treats at 🎁 Christmas
The main Christmas dish in many countries around the world is roast 🦃 Turkey or goose. But each country has its own national popular Christmas treats. For example, in 🏴 England, such treat is a plum 🍮 Pudding, a sweet dish, when served on a festive table, is poured with 🥃 Rum and set on 🔥 Fire in front of guests.
In 🇩🇪 Germany, 🥜 Nuts, raisins, 🍎 Apples, and all 🥧 Pies that were baked the week before Christmas are put on a bright dish as treats. They also serve mulled wine and stollen – candied fruit pie.
In 🇮🇹 Italy, Christmas dinner is called “The Feast of Seven 🐟 Fishes,” so it’s not surprising that the treats are 🦑 Squid, anchovies and cod, and 🍝 Pasta with seafood.
In 🇦🇺 Australia, Christmas barbecues are served with large 🦐 Shrimp, turkey, and 🐏 Lamb, while the 🇬🇭 Ghanaians are treated to stewed okra, mashed root vegetables (fufu), and 🌽 Corn porridge. In 🇮🇳 India, 🍛 Curry, or biryani, and sweet milk pudding are served as treats.
Interesting fact: 🍙 Rice pudding is served as a treat in 🇸🇪 Sweden, in which one almond is selectively placed in a portion. Therefore, it is believed that the lucky one who found it in his pudding will be lucky all the time until the end of the year.