There are very few people in the world today who do not know what the Christmas holiday is all about. Christmas, as we know it today, Christmas is the celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ, which happened over 2000 years ago ( i.e AD 354). The word “Christmas” translates to “Mass Of Christ”. However, we can all be sure that the celebration of the Christmas holiday did not start right away. So how did the actual celebration of the Christmas holiday begin?
Believe it or not, many of the traditions that we observe during the Christmas holiday season began way before the birth of Christ. Exchanging gifts, Chocolates, decorating trees, and the burning of the Yule log were all winter traditions that began before Christ was born, but were eventually incorporated into the holiday that became known as Christmas, and became part of Christmas history.
One cannot talk about the history of Christmas without mentioning Santa Claus. Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna, who lived in the 4th century A.D. in what is known today as Turkey, was a very wealthy and generous man, who especially loved children. He was known to throw gifts into the houses of poor children in order to brighten their spirits. He was later titled Saint Nicholas, and became the patron saint of children and seafarers. From his story evolved the legend of Santa Claus – the jolly man who brings gifts to children all over the world on Christmas Eve. In England he came to be known as Father Christmas, in China he is known as Dun Che Lao Ren, which means “Christmas Old Man”. Many believe that the giving of gifts originates from the deeds of Bishop Nicholas, and not the Roman tradition of giving gifts during the festival of Saturnalia. More likely, the tradition evolved from both practices.
Now a days, People exchanges Christmas Cards, Christmas Greetings, Christmas Messages, Christmas Quotes, Christmas Wishes and wish Happy Christmas, Merry Christmas, Very Happy Christmas to their friends and relatives.
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If one night a big fat man jumps in at your window grabs you and puts you in a sack don't worry I told Santa I wanted you for CHRISTMAS.
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| Merry Chrishmas |
May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you all through the Year. Wishing you a season of blessings from heaven above.
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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow.Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness. MARRY CHRISTMAS.
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May your world be filled with warmth and good chear this Holy season, and throughout the year.Wish your christmas be filled with peace and love. Merry X-mas.
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I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. have a great new year ! Hopefully santa will be extra good to you . enjoy your X-mas Day.
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If one night you wake up and a big fat male is trying to put you in a sack please don't be afraid because i told santa all i want for christmas is you.
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Your as big boned as father Christmas claus, your as stupid as a donkey, your as shit in bed as a camal, but your still the right person for me!
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Lets welcome the year which is fresh and new,Lets cherish each moment it beholds, Lets celebrate this blissful New year. Merry Christmas.
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| Merry Chrishmas |
New is the year, new are the hopes and the aspirations, new is the resolution, new are the spirits and forever my warm wishes are for u.Have a promising and fulfilling new year.
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May all the sweet magic Of Christmas conspire To gladden your hearts And fill every desire. Very Happy Christmas.
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| Merry Christmas |
Lets welcome the year which is fresh Lets welcome the year which is fresh and new,Lets cherish each moment it beholds, Lets celebrate this blissful New year. Merry Christmas & Welcome 2012.
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| Merry Christmas |
Somehow, not only for Christmas, But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others, Is the joy that comes back to you. And the more you spend in blessing, The poor and lonely and sad, The more of your heart's possessing, Returns to you glad.
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