Hi everyone! I hope you all are well, and your Monday spent well. As it was working day, so everyone would be busy on the first day of week. But don't worry, a delightful day of great celebrations is coming soon, to turn your sadness into happiness. May all your wishes come true on this happiest day, and this Christmas would be the best one of your life.
Although the whole world is facing the deadly virus, and this Christmas wouldn't be same as we were used to celebrate it before, but try to celebrate it in different way, send some beautiful gifts and wishes to your beloved ones. If you live far from your beloved ones, make them video call, to feel the presence of one another on this enjoyful day, and make this event a memorable one. Also plan different games or decide any movie to watch.
Although, I never celebrated Christmas in a proper way before, but I was used to see my Christian brothers and sisters, the way they celebrate this festival. Christmas is the festival which is celebrated in the remembrance of Jesus Christ. People also visit church to worship Jesus Christ as its their birth anniversary which is celebrated on 25th December. People celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm, houses are decorated and different sweets are served.
Christmas tree
One of the most delightful thing about Marry Christmas, which I always cherish, is the way they decorate a beautiful Christmas tree, with lights, tinsel and ornaments, which is revealed on Christmas with different gifts under it's branches. This beautiful tree symbolizes Christ and new life. Fraser fir is the most selling Christmas tree. Once, my cousin who live abroad, shared some pictures of the Christmas tree which they decorated in front of their house, believe me it was really delightful. I was craving to decorate it in the same way.
Santa claus
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The other most interesting thing is Santa claus, a man with white beard who wears red dress, and people make their wishes to him, who also comes at night to present gifts to the good children. Santa is also known as father Christmas and Saint nick. Santa is legendary and traditional figure on the Christmas, who present gifts to the children and also help the needy people around.
Christmas socks
Children keep Christmas socks to their windows, with the believe that Christmas father will fill it with presents for them, like sweets, fruits or toys. Christmas stocking trivia started in early 19th century. Once I heard, that Christmas Father Saint Nicholas, helped three needy sisters by putting some coins in their socks.
Visiting church
As Christmas is biggest event for family gatherings, so people are together to celebrate this festival, and they also go to visit church. In some areas it is considered important for people to visit the church on Christmas, but still there are few who don't consider it important, and visit it very seldom.
Christmas foods
The famous Christmas foods are, mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy, Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs, Christmas Goose, Honey Glazed Ham, and Roast Turkey. Mostly the foods are served between 2pm to 3pm.
Other Christmas traditions
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Expect all these important traditions, people also love to read Christmas story in Bible, play family games, watch special movies, open gifts and go to watch different lights around.
In short, Christmas traditions are loud all around the world, and provide us pure fun. It's the biggest event which is celebrated all over the world with great delight. Although, I don't celebrate it, but I always love to see others celebrating it in delightful way.
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