why among all the festivals christmas is so unique?celebrated all over.......?

Answer 1

Its the birthday of Jesus, the Son of God who is the only real God to come down on earth

Answer 2

Because each culture is different and believes different things.
By just looking at the Santas across the world, you'd get a glimpse of what I mean.
For example ,here in the USA Santa is Santa Claus in a big red and white suit, and puts toys in stockings.
The red suit originated in Finland,and was called SinterKlaas.
In Britain it is customary to leave out whisky (or another spirit such as brandy or whatever your parents' preference is) for Santa and a carrot for his reindeer.

In the Czech Republic and Poland, Santa Claus does not give gifts. Instead, Ježíšek (little Jesus) handles the job.
Ježíšek is a representation of the newborn Jesus Christ and gives gifts after Christmas Eve dinner.

In Hungary, Santa Claus (Télapó or Mikulás) brings small gifts (usually candy and chocolate) during the night of the 6th of December and Little Jesus (Jézuska) brings the tree as well as the presents on Christmas Eve.


And there are some Christians that even oppose the even thought of a Santa Claus !

Answer 3

To some the December date may seem completely arbitrary, but in fact it was a calculated choice that reflected the importance of winter solstice festivals for the cultures of pre-Christian Europe and Asia. To abolish these festivals in favor of strictly Christian forms of celebration would have been extremely unpopular. Though many early Christian leaders such as Gregory of Nazainzus spoke out against combining pagan and Christian ways, it became clear early on that rather than trying to beat the pagans, Christians would be wiser to join them in their own game – to incorporate their most deep-rooted pagan traditions into Christian worship and celebration.

But why December 25? Why December the time of the solstice? The use of this date was a remnant of the Mithraic religion, a major religion of the Roman era with close similarities to Christianity. Mithra, the god of light and wisdom, was said to have been born from a rock on December 25. Mithra, symbolizing the sun, was naturally a big part of solstice festivals, and believers celebrated his birth as a major holiday. In the third century (that is, in the century before Constantine's ascension), Emperor Aurelian declared December 25 Dies Invicti Solis (the Day of the Invisible Sun).

The tradition that left its mark most indelibly on Christmas is the Roman Saturnalia. The Saturnalia was observed from 24-25, and was a nominal celebration of a number of different events, among them Saturn's triumph over Jupiter. According to belief, Saturn's reign had heralded the Golden Age in Rome. Although the god later lost to Jupiter, during the Saturnalia he was believed to return, allowing Rome to relive the Golden Age for a brief time. It is not surprising that the Romans, who associated Saturn closely with the sun, would celebrate this festival near the solstice.

Today Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate Christmas on December 25, but not by most European churches, which continue to combine Epiphany and nativity celebrations on January 6.

The more Christmas became established in the customs and hearts of the people, the more worried the clergy became. Old worries about the pagan elements of the
celebration began to surface again, and some church officials questioned the prudence of having allowed them to continue in the first place.

Answer 4

Christmas is a Great Festival in which each and every one gives gifts to others. Christmas is all about giving. In my opinion that is why Christmas is the Greatest Festival in the world.

Answer 5

Kids celebrate it for gifts, adults for holidays. Else why is that most of the people around the world feel that religions are nothing but a crap and still celebrate festivals. Personal entertainment off course. Hypocrisy prevails...

:-)

Answer 6

Christmas is NOT unique, so throw that assumption out of your head. It was based on a mix of Pagan and Jewish holidays who'se names escape me. It's celebrated all over because much of the world's population, or those that you see, are Christian and thus celebrate this holiday.

Answer 7

Its Jesus birthday and He being the son of God its a special day for Christians to celebrate His birth and love. Usually a lot of love is shared and gifts and unity and so ends being very much celebrated

Answer 8

cos christmas is the only festival of christians and thats the reason they celebrate it very uniquely....

Answer 9

each festival is unique and each has got it`s own charm.Christmas too has it`s own charm.it`s celebrated all over b`coz people enjoy celebrating it.

Answer 10

Because the WHOLE WORLD found out who was born on that day, rulers and kings went NUTS trying to find this man who call's himself the son of God.