Saturday, November 12, 2011

Christmas: History & Traditions


Christmas is a holiday where Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus.
Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem on December 25 what we know of Christmas Day, the word Christmas originated as a compound meaning "Christ's Mass".


















Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world, varying by country and region. But there are common elements that can be found anywhere in the world such as lighting of Christmas trees, hanging of wreaths, Christmas stockings & decorations, the creation of Nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas carols, presence of Santa Claus, sending Christmas cards, exchange of presents and going to the church for the midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.


Here are some Christmas carols & songs related:
O Come All Ye Faithful by Celine Dion

O Holy Night by Mariah Carey

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Jewel

and the countdown continues 43 days until Christmas 2011…..

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