The word Christmas comes from the Latin words Cristes Maesse, which means Mass of Christ (meat). At Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. According to most historians, the first celebration of Christmas took place in Rome in 336 AD. Today is Christmas is one of the most festive events, especially for children and for Christians - an important day in the Christian calendar.
The modern Santa Claus was born from the imagination of Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. He was highly educated man and poet of Troy, New York. Moore wrote the poem "The visit of St. Nicholas ", Christmas story, a gift for his children.
In the poem, he depicts a fluffy man, who comes from the north with a sled, pulling by a reindeer. Moonlight in the days before Christmas, he walked from the roof top, softly descends on the chimney to enter the homes and leave gifts for children at the fireplace.
The first Christmas tree arrived in Britain only in 1841 when Queen Victoria's husband - Prince Albert, put tree in Windsor Castle. The classic Christmas song "Silent Night" in fact never been written specifically.
The roots of the traditional Christmas lunch with turkey is also American. The turkey is serve as a meal at “Independence Day”, too. Tradition gifts to be left in socks comes from Scandinavian folklore. According to legend, the practice started when St. Nicholas - the patron saint of children - threw a bag of gold coins down the chimney on Christmas Eve.
The most famous reindeer Rudolph on the planet is actually a female. During this time of year, male reindeer lose their antlers, and since Rudolph still has a horns, he is biologically female. Another old tradition is decorating Christmas tree with lights. The practice began when persecuted Christians began to put a lit candle in their windows, often in wood or plant, as a sign that there will be saying prayers.
The celebration of Christmas became a crime in the XVII century when Oliver Cromwell, who declared outlawed holly, ivy and mistletoe. While many believe that cuts to Krismas Iksmas / written Xmas / or neglect is disrespectful, it is not so. X is the first letter of the name of Christ in the Greek alphabet. The first Christmas card was invented by an Englishman in 1843.
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