2006-11-14 04:27:32 · 13 answers · asked by King Dong! 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
For me it means that I can finally spend a few days my mom, my dad, my boyfriend, my brother, my cousins and grandparents... a few days with my family when we just enjoy each other's company and relax, and stop for a while in today's busy life to just LOVE each other...
2006-11-14 04:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Hellomynameis 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes, I do. It was not until several hundred years after Jesus lived on the earth that people began to commemorate his birth on December 25. But that was not the date of Jesus’ birth, for it evidently took place in October. So why was December 25 chosen? Some who later claimed to be Christian likely “wished the date to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the ‘birthday of the unconquered sun.’” (The New Encyclopedia Britannica) In winter, when the sun seemed weakest, pagans held ceremonies to get this source of warmth and light to come back from its distant travels. December 25 was thought to be the day that the sun began its return. In an effort to convert pagans, religious leaders adopted this festival and tried to make it seem “Christian.” The pagan roots of Christmas have long been recognized. Because of its unscriptural origin, Christmas was banned in England and in some of the American colonies during the 17th century. Anyone who even stayed home from work on Christmas day had to pay a penalty. Soon, though, the old customs were back, and some new ones were added. Christmas once again became a big holiday, and that is what it still is in many lands.
2006-11-14 04:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
It started out many thousand years ago as a celebration of midwinter and the God's birth (this was a Pagan belief long before it became Christian). Later on in history, other cultures and religions adapted it to fit their needs.
Nowadays, it is a time of love, peace, family, goodwill toward others that is universal and not bound by religious restrictions.
2006-11-14 04:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it originated as a mid-winter festival long before Christianity came on the scene. Any add-on traditions and beliefs (such as associations with Christianity) are a matter of personal choice.
2006-11-14 04:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do and my kids do. The celebration of the birth of Christ. And my oldest son ever since I can remember has always made a cake that said Happy Birthday Jesus.
2006-11-14 05:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ to ...... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Presents!
2006-11-14 04:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
To celebrate the birth of the Christ child, God-in-man, the Redeemer, with the exchange of presents and the giving of thanks (with a bit of 'goodwill to all men' rubbed in for good measure.)
2006-11-14 04:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by Leo B 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Something to do with 3 wise men, birth of baby Jesus by the virgin Marry, a star and all they had was this rickety manger.
2006-11-14 04:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by jjewel 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ - which also commemorates the re-birth of hope.
2006-11-14 04:30:46 · answer #9 · answered by KeltWitch 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
my heavenly Dads birthday
2006-11-14 04:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋