WHY DO WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ?

 WHY DO WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ?



Long Long ago a woman named Mary was visited by an angel named Gabriel he told her that she was pregnant with a boy who would be named Jesus a few months later Mary & her soon-to-be husband Joseph had to leave their home in Nazareth & travel to Bethlehem when they got to Bethlehem all the ends were full. So Mary & Joseph had to sleep in a stable it was in this stable the baby Jesus was born. Do you what this old story is about it's the story of CHRISTMAS? CHRISTMAS Day is religious holiday celebrated by Christians each year on the 25th of December as the birthday of Jesus Christ who they believe is the son of god but CHRISTMAS is not only celebrated by Christians, these day it is a holiday enjoyed by many people around the world. Even those who are not religious at all it is seen as a special day every year when family & friends come together to spend quality time with each other.

You might have noticed that CHRISTMAS is full of special symbols these symbols can range from the nativity scene which shows Jesus's birth in the manger to people, plants, animals, food & lots of other things you have probably seem some of those symbols around during month of December. These symbols have been introduced over many-many years from tales, legends & traditions. Today there are some symbols that do not even share a connection with the Christian story of CHRISTMAS. Just like many other celebrations around the world The CHRISTMAS Day also involves the giving of gifts. The giving of gifts began with 3, Wise Men, who heard of Jesus's birth in the Manger & travelled a long way to bring him gifts of gold, frankincense & myrrh. These days many people give presents to their friends & family continuing the tradition. Did you know that people leave presents in different places depending on where they are from? In some countries gifts are placed under a CHRISTMAS Tree, while others put them in stockings that are hung up on a wall or fireplace & some even put them in Children's shoes. Many Christians will attend mass or a service at Church on CHRISTMAS Eve or on CHRISTMAS morning this mass or service bring Christians together in worship to celebrate the birth of JESUS. Everyone celebrates special days in their own way different people have different traditions that they enjoy during their festivals. During CHRISTMAS you can say MERRY CHRISTMAS as a greeting to people who are celebrating.

   MERRY CHRISTMAS


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