History, significance and traditions of Christmas: Why is this festival celebrated only on 25 December?
History of December 25 and Christmas: Know the importance of this special day The festival of Christmas is a major festival of Christianity, which is celebrated every year on 25 December as the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ. This festival is celebrated with great pomp not only in India but all over the world. Christmas is also called Big Day.
Santa Claus is known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas. It is believed that Saint Nicholas was born in the third century in a city named Myra in Turkey. He was born about 280 years after the death of Jesus. He had unwavering faith in Jesus and he became a priest at a young age.
On Christmas day, people decorate their houses with lights and decorations, put up Christmas trees and on Christmas people go to church and pray. On this day, people buy new clothes on Christmas and there is a tradition of going to church and lighting candles, making special dishes, partying and cutting cakes.
On Christmas, people congratulate their loved ones and celebrate. Children wait for Santa Claus, who gives them gifts and chocolates.
Why is Christmas celebrated only on 25 December?
According to the beliefs of Christianity, Lord Jesus Christ was born on 25 December from the womb of Mary. It is said that Mary had a dream in which she was told that she would give birth to the son of the Lord. And he would be considered the incarnation of the Son of God.
Why do we say “Merry Christmas”?
This celebration begins on the evening of December 24, which is called Christmas Eve. But on this day people greet each other by saying ‘Merry Christmas’ and not ‘Happy Christmas’. The reason behind this phrase is that people often use the word ‘Happy’ during New Year, holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.
Mary gave birth to Jesus at a simple place in Bethlehem. There, the angel informed the nearby shepherds about the birth of Jesus. People accepted Jesus as the son of God and the savior of humanity on earth. The principle of Christmas is that Jesus came.
If he did not come, then the Christmas story is just another moral paradigm to crush us. If Jesus did not come, I would not want to be anywhere near these Christmas stories that say we need to sacrifice, we need to be humble, we need to love.
Christmas is a time for spiritual reflection on the important foundations of Christianity. It is also a celebration. It is the time when Christians celebrate God’s love for the world through the birth of the Christ child: Jesus. The Lord Jesus Christ founded Christianity and gave humanity a message of love, compassion and truth. That is why, 25th December is celebrated as his birthday with great devotion and joy.
Traditions and Cultural Significance of Christmas
Decoration: Houses and churches are decorated with beautiful lights and Christmas trees. There is light everywhere on that day.
Church Prayer: People pray by lighting candles. And ask God for their wishes.
Santa Claus and Gifts: Children consider this festival special in the joy of getting gifts and chocolates from Santa Claus. Santa Claus fulfills the wishes of children, children are very happy on this day.
Christmas is not only a religious festival, but it is also a symbol of love, kindness, and unity. This day of December 25 provides an opportunity to remember the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ and the values established by him.
According to Brian Earl’s book Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday Traditions, the first known instance of “Merry Christmas” is found in a 16th-century letter from a bishop to England’s chief minister, in which the religious leader expressed his hope that God would bless the politician with a “Merry Christmas.
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