2006-12-04 22:40:02 · 14 answers · asked by anas p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
It is a good excuse for pressies and parties. Jesus was actually born in Oct of our calender so Dec 25th is just an arbitrary date.
2006-12-04 22:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christmas celebration was started to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. As time has went on people have added different beliefs and traditions to it.
As the three wise men came to see the baby Jesus they brought Him gifts which is why we give gifts to others on Christmas.
The Christmas tree was started sometime later as a symbol of everlasting life (I think in Egypt).
The candying was made as an upside down "J" which stood for Jesus and the red stripes was for the blood He shed and the white was for eternal life.
Santa Claus was started by this guy name Nicolas Clause that would give orphaned children gifts. He died and then they made him a saint and he became Santa clause the guy that likes little kids to sit on his lap and whisper secrets in his ears and them he brakes into their houses in the middle of the night to bring them toys and candy.
2006-12-05 16:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Angelica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We celebrate Christmas for a number of reasons
It is a combination of pre Christian winter pagan festivals ,the appropriation of them for the purposes of the christian religion and tradition over a number of millenia.
2006-12-05 06:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by Neil C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm well basically to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but for all us non-religious people its just a time to celebrate being alive, and having family and friends, and showing compassion.
I love Christmas =)
2006-12-05 06:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We actually celebrate christmas to remember the birthday of Jesus christ.but now adays it is a time when poor get money,food etc.
we should understand that it is not just for decorating our houses.
2006-12-05 06:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by deepa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well most people just think its a time to get presents be with family and feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Well its not! I dont even know why people that dont beleive in christ celebrate IT! Its just becasue they want to get presents and be all happy! And I hate those people!
2006-12-05 23:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by bubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are suppose to celebrate it because it's the birth of jesus christ, nowadays we have forgotten the true meaning. we go out and buy all these expensive gifts and christmas is more than that.
2006-12-05 19:55:55 · answer #7 · answered by Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not one reason. It's different for everyone. For some, it's simply a winter tradition so the family can get together. For others, it's a religious holiday, and for others, it's simply for gifts. Personally, it's a mix of religious and getting the family together, and it's not really about gifts. We even have a 'cap' on gifts. You can't spend more than 25.00 on one person.
2006-12-05 13:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presents? i have no other reason to celebrate christmas. the name should be changes as to most people christ has nothing to do with xmas.
2006-12-05 06:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by blakorkid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually a Birthday Party for Jesus
2006-12-06 20:34:30 · answer #10 · answered by fifi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋