According to History.com, Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature.
On December 25, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, festive foods—these all characterize the feast today, at least in the northern hemisphere. But just how did the Christmas festival originate? How did December 25 come to be associated with Jesus’ birthday? Visit Biblicalarchaeology.org to learn more.
CHRISTMAS – the most wonderful time of the year. A time for counting blessings and spending time with those we love. Or does it feel more like a time for rushing around, last minute panic-buying and becoming more frazzled as each door of the advent calendar opens?
For a lot of the mums Christmas can feel like another list of ‘things to do’. So, if you need to find your Christmas sparkle, but it’s got lost somewhere in one of your lists, here are some practical tips to help you through the holiday season shared by The Journal .