Christmas is the time when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. A global festival, it is all around the world celebrated. A time for beloved traditions that are honored on 25th December, year after year, the most popular holiday of all. The festival of Christmas brings happiness, joy and love.
Christmas is celebrated differently by the the various countries and cultures of the world. It is interesting to see how different countries celebrate Christmas.
Christmas is celebrated differently by the the various countries and cultures of the world. It is interesting to see how different countries celebrate Christmas.
Christmas In BETHLEHEM
The little town where Jesus is said to have been born is the site of the Church of the Nativity, which is ablaze with flags and decorations every Christmas. On Christmas Eve natives and visitors alike crowd the church's doorways and stand on the roof to watch for the dramatic annual procession. Galloping horsemen and police mounted on Arabian horses lead the parade. They are followed by solitary horseman carrying a cross and sitting astride a coal-black steed. Then come the churchmen and government officials. The procession solemnly enters the doors and places an ancient effigy of the Holy Child in the church. Deep winding stairs lead to a grotto where visitors find a silver star marking the site of the birth of Jesus.
Christmas In CHINA
Christians in China celebrate by lighting their houses with beautiful paper lanterns and decorating their Christmas trees, which they call "Trees of Light," with paper chains, paper flowers, and paper lanterns. Chinese Children hang muslin stockings and await a visit from Santa Claus, whom they call Dun Che Lao Ren (dwyn-chuh-lau-oh-run) which means "Christmas Old Man.".
Since the vast majority of the Chinese people are not Christian, the main winter festival in China the Chinese New Year which takes place toward the end of January. Now officially called the "Spring Festival," it is a time when children receive new clothing, eat luxurious meals, receive new toys, and enjoy firecracker displays. An important aspect of the New Year celebration is the worship of ancestors. Portraits and paintings of ancestors are brought out and hung in the main room of the home.
Christmas in Singapore
Christmas Light-up stretching continuously from Tanglin Road, Scotts Road, Orchard Road to Marina Bay area, the myriad of Christmas celebrations promises both residents and visitors, an exciting and memorable time this festive season. The wide range of activities include countdown parties, mega concerts, internationally acclaimed performances, art exhibitions, special programmes at Singapore’s attractions, attractive shopping promotions and tantalising culinary treats that will bring festive cheer to one and all.
Christmas Celebration Ideas for You
How are you planning to celebrate Christmas this year? If you have not yet decided, then I hope the following Christmas celebration ideas are of some help to you.
• Present gifts to your loved ones
• Visit a Church
• Make Christmas cakes
• Arrange parties at home or go out for dinner
Do you like any of those items shown above ? Delicious and tempting to lure you to have them for your Christmas celebration ?
Share with us on how you celebrate your Christmas. We welcome your comments here.
