Christmas : A holy day for Christians

Christmas is the day of Jesus’ birth for members of the Christian religion. It is both a holiday and a Holy Day and it is an important day on the religious calendar.December 25th is the day set aside to remember the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.The little baby that was born nearly 2000 years ago was born to be the Savior of the world!

Giving gifts on Christmas day is a way to symbolize the gift from God, that started on this day, with the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas tree is part of every Christmas celebration. Decorations include tinsel, bright ornaments, hollies, bells and candy canes. A star is mounted on top of many Christmas trees ,it represents the star that led the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem where Jesus was born.

Dutch settlers brought to the New World the custom of celebrating St. Nicholas' (Santa Claus) day on Christmas eve. Now, most families put up the tree and decorate the outside of the house with colorful lights after Thanksgiving. They also most often go to church to hear a sermon about Christ and their times on Christmas eve.

 Families and friends exchange stories and sing songs commemorating annual holiday traditions. Christmas traditions include decorations, the giving of gifts,  parties, and family get-together. A season to give & receive.Christmas is a season of spreading joy everywhere.

Even though the celebrating of Christmas has changed quite a bit in the past few centuries, the reason for celebrating has always and will always be for the birth of Christ.

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