Christmas Holidays

Christmas is that festival that arrives in the chilling month of December. The Christmas holidays are a Christian holiday that is celebrated throughout the world with much pomp and gaiety to solemnize the birth of God's own son, Jesus Christ. As the exact date of Jesus' birth remains unknown, it's a practice by most Christians to observe Christmas on December 25. On this auspicious day many visit the church to take part in special religious services.

Christmas holidays is that time of the year that is associated with the exchange of gifts among loved ones, wishing and greeting near and dear ones, and decorate the homes with mistletoes, Holly and holiday tree. Let's know something about the history behind the Christmas holidays. The very word Christmas comes from Cristes maesse, an old English phrase implying Mass of Christ. Xmas holidays are great time for partying and merrymaking as the surrounding get soaked in the red and green colors of festivity. The story of Christmas comes primarily from the Gospels of St. Luke and St. Matthew in the New Testament. Luke stated that a heavenly angel appeared to shepherds outside Bethlehem town and told them of Jesus' birth. Whereas, Matthew stated about the three wise men, the magi, who followed a bright star that led them to Jesus in the stable.


Holidays of Christmas have two important features that lie deeply embedded in the Christmas spirit - the first is old Santa Claus, and the other one is the decorated Christmas tree. These two plays an integral part in the celebration of Christmas. It's believed by kids that good old St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) arrives to everybody's house on the Christmas Eve and stuffs stocking with gifts for children. Christmas holidays call for fresh gingerbreads and pastries, Christmas trees, Christmas carols, Nativity Scene, mistletoes, Santa Claus and many more other fun filled Christmas related facts.

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