Santa Claus is a feature or symbol. Children and the most popular people. On Christmas. Santa Claus, but in fact was virtually no involvement with this festival.
Name "Santa Claus" is the name of Saint Nicholas LAS. This is a native of Holland St. accordingly God is the saint of children. Saint Nicholas is the pope's ไมรา. (Currently in Turkey) live approximately 4 century Holland, when a group of people colonization in the United States, They still maintain this tradition is celebrated in St. Nicholas on December 6, which means this will be a great saint of children. And some other gifts to children. Other children are not descendants of people who migrated from Holland, they feel like involved in this tradition, to receive gifts from this tradition. This tradition spread in America. With some changes is the name of Saint Nicholas LAS change is a Santa Claus and instead of a pope, Saint is a person who became obese men to wearing the red and live at North Pole and drop a deer with a vehicle drag and Karen Deer, will visit all children in this world. On the occasion of Christmas. Down to the chimney of the home to take gifts to their children, Santa Claus is actually a sweet story for children to believe, but may make people turn their attention and focus in this story instead of Christ Birth of Jesus which is the center of this Christmas.
To the Christmas gift. This is a tradition. Start with the people of Rome had the gift to friends in the New Year. (Usually a fruit dessert or gold) to the British hold "on drums" (on December 26) is on drugs Si post was open governance "tom review" in the church and its members distributed money to the poor. the British would present them to people. And various officials. On that day in Europe with children tend to understand that his leadership gift to baby Jesus to him. (In fact the parents are to separate), but children in the United States tend to think that "Santa Claus" is the provider.
Night Before Christmas. Or Christmas Eve. Carol is the Rockford Darling. The children will have sing to home at Christmas night. Who regards Christianity. Will gather at church to do activities together, such as singing show.
Christmas Tree
In ancient times, "early Christmas" refers to a tree in Paradise. The Adam and Ava stick to pick fruit to eat, and sin not obey God. From Century 11 Christian show the meaning of Christmas. And remove trees to the middle. To decorate the scenery. Represents the origin of sin, Adam and Ava. The pine trees As a tree because easiest to find. The show this Christmas has been a long hundred years, Until 15th century many of the patriarch Prohibited not to show because the show is play as a musical folk drama wheel villagers parents and religious government, which does not match the time of celebration. Villagers feel pity without any chance to see a that fun. They have idea to play at their homes. They took the trees at home and then start hanging the ball, apple, candy and gifts, as seen in today .....
The birthday of Jesus Christ has been celebrated on December 25th since AD 354 In the Western world, replacing an earlier date of January 6th. The Christians had by then appropriated many pagan festivals and traditions of the season, that were practiced in many parts of the Middle East and Europe, as a means of stamping them out.
There were mid-winter festivals in ancient Babylon and Egypt, and Germanic fertility festivals also took place at this time. The birth of the ancient sun-god Attis in Phrygia was celebrated on December 25th, as was the birth of the Persian sun-god, Mithras. The Romans celebrated Saturnalia, a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of peace and plenty, that ran from the 17th to 24th of December.
Public gathering places were decorated with flowers, gifts and candles were exchanged and the population, slaves and masters alike, celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm.
In Scandinavia, a period of festivities known as Yule contributed another impetus to celebration, as opposed to spirituality. As Winter ended the growing season, the opportunity of enjoying the Summer's bounty encouraged much feasting and merriment.
The Celtic culture of the British Isles revered all green plants, particularly mistletoe and holly. These were important symbols of fertility and were used for decorating their homes and altars.
The birthday of Jesus Christ has been celebrated on December 25th since AD 354 In the Western world, replacing an earlier date of January 6th. The Christians had by then appropriated many pagan festivals and traditions of the season, that were practiced in many parts of the Middle East and Europe, as a means of stamping them out.
There were mid-winter festivals in ancient Babylon and Egypt, and Germanic fertility festivals also took place at this time. The birth of the ancient sun-god Attis in Phrygia was celebrated on December 25th, as was the birth of the Persian sun-god, Mithras. The Romans celebrated Saturnalia, a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of peace and plenty, that ran from the 17th to 24th of December.
Public gathering places were decorated with flowers, gifts and candles were exchanged and the population, slaves and masters alike, celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm.
In Scandinavia, a period of festivities known as Yule contributed another impetus to celebration, as opposed to spirituality. As Winter ended the growing season, the opportunity of enjoying the Summer's bounty encouraged much feasting and merriment.
The Celtic culture of the British Isles revered all green plants, particularly mistletoe and holly. These were important symbols of fertility and were used for decorating their homes and altars.
New Christmas customs appeared in the Middle Ages. The most prominent contribution was the carol, which by the 14th century had become associated with the religious observance of the birth of Christ.
In Italy, a tradition developed for re-enacting the birth of Christ and the construction of scenes of the nativity. This is said to have been introduced by Saint Francis as part of his efforts to bring spiritual knowledge to the laity.
Saints Days have also contributed to our Christmas celebrations. A prominent figure in today's Christmas is Saint Nicholas who for centuries has been honored on December 6th. He was one of the forerunners of Santa Claus. Another popular ritual was the burning of the Yule Log, which is strongly embedded in the pagan worship of vegetation and fire, as well as being associated with magical and spiritual powers.
Celebrating Christmas has been controversial since its inception. Since numerous festivities found their roots in pagan practices, they were greatly frowned upon by conservatives within the Church. The feasting, gift-giving and frequent excesses presented a drastic contrast with the simplicity of the Nativity, and many people throughout the centuries and into the present, condemn such practices as being contrary to the true spirit of Christmas.
Christmas is the most widely celebrated festival world over, and also the most popular festival globally.
Christmas is the celebration of Christ. We celebrate together on December 25. The word "Christmas" is a transliteration from the English antiques that "Christes Maesse" the means of mass worship Christ. Because the mass Ceremony is the most important traditions that Christians hold in practical terms that Christmas Christes Maesse first found in ancient documents in English in a harbor in 1038 and turned it into words. Christmas greeting that we often hear in this festival is that Merry Merry Christmas words in English, traditional means peace and peace of mind.