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Why is Christmas important ?
Christmas festival is the birth of Jesus Christ observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
The season of Christmastide / Christmas time which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night (last day of Christmas festivities )in some traditions Christmastide includes an octave.
Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations
* Is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians
* As well as culturally by many non-Christians
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in accordance with messianic prophecies.
When Joseph and Mary arrived in the city the inn had no room and so they were offered a stable where the Christ Child was soon born with angels proclaiming this news to shepherds who then further disseminated the information.
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Although the month and date of Jesus birth are unknown...?
The early-to-mid fourth century the Western Christian Church
had placed Christmas on December a date that was later adopted in the East.
Today most Christians celebrate on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar which has been adopted almost universally in the civil calendars used in countries throughout the world.
The celebratory customs associated in various countries with Christmas have a mix :-
Because gift-giving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival the holiday has become a significant event and a key sales period for retailers and businesses.
had placed Christmas on December a date that was later adopted in the East.
Today most Christians celebrate on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar which has been adopted almost universally in the civil calendars used in countries throughout the world.
The celebratory customs associated in various countries with Christmas have a mix :-
- Pre-Christian,
- Christian and secular themes and origins.
- Christmas music and caroling
- Lighting a Christingle,
- Viewing a Nativity play,
- Exchange of Christmas cards,
- Church services,
- Special meal,
- Pulling Christmas crackers and the display of various Christmas decorations
- Including Christmas trees,
- Christmas lights and more and more we can observe in this festival
Because gift-giving and many other aspects of the Christmas festival the holiday has become a significant event and a key sales period for retailers and businesses.
And any way wishing you a very
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