Greetings and blessings of Christmas to everyone present here.
Many people believe that Christmas is purely a festival for Christians, and they would be right if recent evidence were to be taken into consideration. However, this definition can not be further from reality concerning its roots as Christmas is a festival celebrated by everybody with joy. A few decades after Jesus’ birth in the ancient Roman Empire, Christmas originated.
The Pagan celebration of the term known as Saturnalia emanated Christmas. This celebration aimed to celebrate the sunrise and winter end. The festival usually takes place for a week and is characterized by illegal activity and a system for the exemption from lawless acts like housing. The last day of Saturnalia was adapted for Christmas in the 4thcentury. The goal was to obtain a positive association between this period and the pagans. Many pagans, therefore, converted to Christianity with the promise to celebrate their tradition still today. Historical evidence does not substantiate whether Jesus was born on December 25 or not.
“Feast day of Christ” can also be explained as the meaning of Christmas. The idea originated in Germany, but Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who later spread it to the rest of the western world. This event was intended to make the whole family enjoy a day before December 25. You know it is the Christmas season when you walk down the street and see them lit up with decorations, lights, and Christmas trees.
Christmas preparations generally begin on Christmas eve, which includes buying decorations, food as well as lots of gifts for everybody, including the children in the family and our beloved friends. Every shop will be selling Christmas decorations, and somewhere in the distance, you can hear choirs singing Christmas carols. The experience is almost enchanting and makes you forget about all your problems for a while. People singing and dancing, sharing gifts, spending time together, eating traditionally prepared turkeys, catching up with long-lost childhood friends, visiting distant relatives, and putting a smile on people’s faces, and showing a lot of love towards each other is all that Christmas is about.
History always proves that Christmas remains at least one of the most enjoyable times of the year. When I talk about Christmas, the vision I have in my mind is to spend time at home with the ones we love, welcome, watch movies, cook a great meal together with my family, and enjoy eating it and being surrounded by shimmering lights. It is a picture that brings my heart warmth. So, this Christmas, let us make sure everyone can be joyous and can take part in this celebration.
David and Melissa