Christmas
Christmas
is well-known throughout the country, but do you know the history of Christ's
arrival and why we celebrate this festival?
Wikipedia: Christmas
Christmas is known as
the Mass of Christ; however, it is also sometimes referred as “X-mas” in the
American vernacular, and it is 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 and receive
gifts to and 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. In the Bible,
it 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, search Google for 'A Christmas Carol’ and skim this.
This book 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've ever received is if 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. They do 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 isn't
just a celebration for Christians; it's 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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