Wikipedia: Christmas
Christmas
is known as the Mass of Christ; however, it is also sometimes referred to as
“X-mas” in the American vernacular, and it is celebrated on December 25th.
The
root of Christmas culture is based on Christianity.
Previously,
this festival was only celebrated by Christians, but now countries from around
the world have adopted Christmas traditions.
Examples
of Christmas traditions include gift giving, family and social gatherings,
symbolic decoration, testing, and many more.
This
festive celebration is similar to our Diwali festival in that we give gifts to
and receive gifts from relatives and friends.
The
Christmas season occurs once a year, every December.
Why
Do We Celebrate Christmas?
We
originally celebrated Christmas because it is the birthday of Jesus Christ. The
Bible explains how Jesus died to sacrifice himself for the sins of man,
allowing men and women to be forgiven and enter heaven, which is why we all
remember him on the 25th of December.
The
Charlatan of Christmas
During
the season of Christmas, the popular story A Christmas Carol is often
told.
If
you are not familiar with it, perform a Google search of “A Christmas Carol”
and read about it.
This
story will reveal more about the culture of Christmas and about Jesus.
Jesus’s
Family?
It
is often wondered if Jesus had a family. The question of whether he had a wife
and son is much debated; however, no one knew if Jesus had a spouse or son.
Church
Entry
The
most common question I receive is whether it is permissible for Hindus to enter
the church on Christmas Day. The answer is a resounding yes! Hindus and other
religious groups are welcome to attend, but they are not permitted to eat the
church's prasad. The church does not allow anyone but Christians to eat their
prasad.
Economic
Impact
The Christmas season has its
own set of traditions and folklore. Because gift giving and many other aspects
of the Christmas festival involve increased economic activity, the holiday has
grown into a major event and a critical sales period for retailers and
businesses. In many parts of the world, the economic impact of Christmas has
grown steadily over the last few centuries.
In
Conclusion
Now,
Christmas is not just a celebration for Christians; it is celebrated all over
the world with joy and happiness. However, we have learned there are certain
limitations for non-Christians when celebrating in church, such as not being
able to eat the church’s prasad. In addition, it is clear that the season is
one of increased activity, from social and family gatherings to economic and
religious pursuit.
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