Christmas is celebrated by decorating the Christmas tree, lighting Christmas candles, and baking Christmas cakes.

Christmas customs 1. Decorate the Christmas tree. This tradition refers to decorating pine trees with lights, gold leaf, garlands, ornaments, candy bars, etc. Nowadays, Christmas trees are also an integral part of celebrating the holidays.

Christmas customs 2. Light Christmas candles. This tradition refers to people placing a lit candle outside their house during Christmas time. Even in the darkest room, candles bring light and represent hope.

Christmas custom 3. Bake Christmas cake. This British tradition dates back centuries, when plum blossom porridge was served on Christmas Eve. As time went by, people also enjoyed preserved fruits, honey and spices, and then Christmas cake replaced plum blossom porridge. Christmas cakes are baked from eggs, butter, desserts, fruits, etc. Nowadays, Christmas cake has become an integral part of the Christmas menu.

The Origin of Christmas

Christmas is a religious holiday. In the 19th century, the popularity of Christmas cards and the appearance of Santa Claus made Christmas gradually more popular. After Christmas celebration customs became popular in Northern Europe, Christmas decorations combined with the winter in the northern hemisphere also appeared.

From the early to mid-19th century, Christmas began to be celebrated throughout Europe and America. And derived the corresponding Christmas culture. Christmas spread to Asia in the mid-19th century. Japan, South Korea, China, etc. were all affected by Christmas culture.

After the reform and opening up, Christmas spread particularly prominently in China. By the beginning of the 21st century, Christmas was organically integrated with local Chinese customs and became increasingly mature. Eating apples, wearing Santa hats, sending Christmas cards, attending Christmas parties, Christmas shopping, etc. have become part of Chinese life.