CHRISTMAS, A BEAUTIFUL TRADITION IN THE WORLD
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Christmas Day is celebrated around the world as a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. According to the biblical account, Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told she would give birth to Jesus, the son of God. Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born in a manger because the inn was full. Today, Christmas is celebrated with families and friends exchanging gifts, decorating trees, and attending religious services to honor the birth of Jesus.
CHRISTMAS, A BEAUTIFUL TRADITION IN THE WORLD
- 2. Christmas Day is one of the most festive holidays in many countries around the world. A Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ. Today, Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together and exchange gifts.
- 3. HISTORY Over two thousand years ago a young woman by the name of Mary lived in the small town of Nazareth. Mary was married with a carpenter named Joseph. She was unaware of the significance of her life until one day an angel sent from God appeared before her. The angel Gabriel had good news for Mary. She had been chosen by God to have a special baby. The baby was to be God’s son and she would name him Jesus. Mary told Gabriel she would do whatever God asked. Not long after the angel visit, Mary and Joseph were married. Together they made a long journey to Bethlehem where Mary was to have her baby. When they arrived in Bethlehem they did not have a place to stay because the inn was full. The kind innkeeper told them he had a stable where the animals lived that they could stay in for the night. Jesus, God’s Son, was born that night. Mary wrapped baby Jesus in a small cloth and placed him in a manger of hay. According to popular myths Jesus Christ was born on December 25
- 6. ORNAMENTS
- 7. What do people do?
- 10. Many people have a day off work to spend time with their families and loved ones on Christmas Day. Festive activities include exchanging Christmas presents, listen Christmas music or see movies, in order to joining in Christmas traditions For some people, Christmas is just a family time so that they can see relatives traveling from different geographical regions so as to bring them for this time of year. Other people may choose to only invite friends to a buffet or dinner.
- 11. Although Christmas Day is celebrated for all people, it is also a special day for the children receiving the gifts they have been craving. Many children believe in Santa Claus or Father Christmas, a character who is believed to provide Christmas gifts for children. Some children write "letters to Santa" a few weeks before Christmas Day, asking for a gift they want most. Even though it is a celebration enjoyed mostly by children, adults Christmas cards are also exchanged before Christmas Day.
- 12. Despite Christmas Day is a public holiday in the world, regardless religion, many churches have special Christmas Day services, some of which include choirs, joyous singing, and meet-and-greet opportunities after the church services. In spite of all that may be present or may be necessary, government offices, educational institutions, many companies and post offices are closed on this day.
- 13. Christmas is a day to feel: Loved Happy Valued Comfortable Relaxed Grateful Blessed
- 14. Do you feel happy at that time? Some people look extremely happy, others feel very sad Chocolate tastes delicious, people seems to be relaxed, happy and lively The decorative embellishments look wonderful Christmas sounds fun !
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