Information On Christmas


Author : RISHIKESH TANPURE


What is Christmas?

Christmas(which means "The Mass of Christ") is a Christian holiday that refers to the birth of Jesus (whom Christians believe is the Son of God), and a cultural holiday for non-Christians. The day known asChristmasDay is celebrated on the 25th day of December.


Why Christmas is celebrated?

Christianscelebrate ChristmasDay as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion.


What is a fact about Christmas?

ChristmasDay is an annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. ... The popular customs of celebratingChristmasinclude gift-giving, sending holiday cards,Christmastrees and lights, caroling, a feast and church celebrations. InterestingChristmas Facts: The wordChristmasoriginates from the words Christ's Mass.


Who Named Christmas Day?

The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336, during the time of theRoman Emperor Constantine(he was the firstChristianRoman Emperor). But it was not an official Roman state festival at this time.


Why do we celebrate Jesus birth on December 25?

The Roman Christian historian Sextus Julius Africanus datedJesus' conception to March25(the same date upon which he held that the world was created), which, after nine months in his mother's womb, would result in aDecember 25 birth.


What is the true message of Christmas?

So, because of who Jesus is and what He did for us is reason enough to celebrate His birth onChristmasday! Thismessage of Christmasis also a chance for people to reflect on life and celebrate friends and family and be generous to others.Christmasday was certainly not the exact day when Jesus was born.


How long does Christmas last?

Twelve Days

TheTwelve Days of Christmas, also known as Twelvetide, is a festive Christian season celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. In most Western ecclesiastical traditions, "Christmas Day" is considered the "First Day of Christmas" and the Twelve Daysare 25 December through 5 January, inclusive.


What does the Christmas tree symbolize?


"That became a symbol of Christ — being triangular in shape it represents the trinity — and from there came the idea that thetreeshould be a symbol of Christ and new life," Dr Wilson said. "That's one of the main origins of theChristmas treeand bringing it into the house."

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