Christmas is not just about holidays and gift. Here are 5 things you need to know about Christmas.
Hello viewers we all know Christmas is celebrated on the account of birth of Jesus Christ. Apart from that here are 5 Things you need to know about Christmas.
1. The Date -
No one knows the real birthday of Jesus! No date is given in the Bible, so why do we celebrate it on the 25th December? The early Christians certainly had many arguments as to when it should be celebrated! Also, the birth of Jesus probably happen slightly earlier.
2. Santa Claus -
One of the most interesting aspects of Christmas, especially for children, is Santa Claus. Children want to catch Santa Claus bringing them presents. The character is based on St. Nicholas who loved children and also enjoyed giving gifts to children secretly
Did you know that Santa initially wore clothes that were in green, purple or even blue? For many years, this was the common theme for the jolly old man at the North Pole. However, Coca Cola decided to dress him up in colours that match their brand and now he is forever in red clothes!
3. The Tree -
The first known instances of using Christmas trees were in 16th century Germany. Instead of the glitzy decorations we see on them today, they were decorated with fruits and nuts. These trees are evergreen and are also known as yule trees
4. Jingle Bells -
“Jingle Bells” was originally supposed to be a Thanksgiving song. Boston church leaders tried to have the song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” banned in the 1950s because they thought it promoted physical intimacy promotes Singer Jimmy Boyd had to fly to Boston and explain to them why it wasn’t obscene
5. Xmas -
The “X” in “Xmas” doesn’t take “Christ” out of “Christmas. Xmas is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas, however, some people think that this spelling is not right, because it takes the “Christ” out of Christmas. Don’t worry, no one is taking the “Christ” anywhere. In the Greek alphabet, the letter X (“chi”) is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ or Christos.
Hey you still here. Here is bonus fact for you as you have stayed us till the end.
The plants of Holly and Ivy have been used inside homes as decoration as far back as the 9th century, representing Christian notions of everlasting life. The red berries symbolize the blood of Christ and the holly, his crown of thorns.
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