Christmas is also a public holiday in the western world and many other regions, such as China, Hongkong and Macau in Asia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Most Catholic churches will hold midnight mass on Christmas Eve on February 24, 65438+, that is, in the early morning of February 25, 65438+, while some Christian churches will hold a good news party and then celebrate Christmas on February 25, 65438+. Another branch of Christianity, the Orthodox Church, celebrates Christmas every year on 65438+1October 7th.
Customs in different countries:
1, UK
British people pay the most attention to eating at Christmas. The food includes roast pig, turkey, Christmas pudding, Christmas minced meat pie and so on. Every family member has a gift, and so do servants. All the presents are delivered on Christmas morning. Some Christmas carolers will sing good news from door to door. They will be invited into the house by their hosts and offered refreshments or small gifts.
2. America
Because the United States is a multi-ethnic country, it is also the most complicated situation for Americans to celebrate Christmas. Immigrants from different countries still follow the customs of their motherland. However, at Christmas, the garlands outside Americans' doors are the same as other unique arrangements.
3. China
Although Christmas is a holiday imported from the west, its popularity in China is no less than that in other countries. In China, there is a custom of giving apples to friends and relatives on Christmas Eve, which was actually initiated by China people. Apple's "apple" is homophonic with peaceful "ping", so there is a custom of giving apples on Christmas Eve. Even foreigners envy the brains of China people.
4. France
Most French adults go to church to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve. After that, the family went to the oldest married brother or sister's house for a reunion dinner. This kind of party is to discuss important things at home, but in case of family discord, it will be reconciled afterwards, so Christmas is a kind day in France.