First of all, a brief introduction.

1, an important Christian festival to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Also known as Jesus Christmas and the birthday of Jesus, Catholicism is also known as the Christmas ceremony of Jesus. The date of birth of Jesus is not recorded in the Bible. In 336 AD, the Roman Church began to celebrate this festival on February 25th, 65438. 65438+February 25th was originally the birthday of the sun god stipulated by the Roman Empire.

Some people think that this day is chosen to celebrate Christmas because Christians believe that Jesus is the just and eternal sun. After the middle of the 5th century, Christmas, as an important festival, became a tradition of the church and gradually spread among the eastern and western churches. Due to the different calendars used, the specific dates and forms of activities held by various sects are also different.

3. Christmas customs mainly spread to Asia in the middle of19th century, and both Japan and South Korea were influenced by Christmas culture. Nowadays, it has become a common custom in the west to exchange gifts and hold banquets with Santa Claus and Christmas tree to add festive atmosphere. Christmas has also become a public holiday in the western world and many other regions.

Second, the festival form

1. Christmas cards are very popular as Christmas gifts in America and Europe. Many families carry annual family photos or family news with them. News generally includes the strengths and specialties of family members in the past year.

Sending Christmas cards at Christmas is not only to celebrate the joy of Christmas, but also to bless relatives and friends to show their thoughts. Especially for lonely relatives and friends, it is kind care and comfort.

Third, the character image.

1, the Christmas character mainly refers to Santa Claus, and its prototype is Saint Nicholas, a bishop who lived in Milla (now Turkish territory) in the 4th century. He has done a lot of charity work in his life. He likes to help the poor in the dark. Santa Claus was his later nickname. The name comes from the story that he secretly sent money to help three girls.

Nicholas was honored as a saint after his death. The image of Santa Claus is an old man wearing a red robe, a red hat and a white beard. Every Christmas, he comes from the north in a sleigh pulled by deer, enters every house through the chimney, puts Christmas presents in socks and hangs them on the children's beds or in front of the stove.