First, a brief introduction

1, an important festival in which Christianity commemorates the birth of Jesus. Also known as Jesus Christmas, nativity day, Catholicism is also known as Jesus Christmas ceremony. The date of Jesus' birth is not recorded in the Bible. In 336 AD, the Roman Church began to celebrate this festival on1February 25th. 1February 25th was originally the birthday of the sun god stipulated by the Roman Empire.

2. Some people think that this day is chosen to celebrate Christmas because Christians believe that Jesus is the just and eternal sun. After the middle of the 5th century, Christmas, as an important festival, became a tradition of the church and gradually spread among the eastern and western churches. Due to the different calendars used, the specific dates and forms of activities held by various sects are also different.

3. Christmas customs spread to Asia mainly in the middle of the 19th century, and Japan and South Korea were all influenced by Christmas culture. Nowadays, it has become a common custom in the west to give gifts to each other, hold banquets and add festive atmosphere with Santa Claus and Christmas tree. Christmas has also become a public holiday in the western world and many other regions.

Second, the festival form

1 Christmas cards are very popular as Christmas gifts in the United States and Europe. Many families bring annual family photos or family news with them. The news generally includes the strengths and specialties of family members in the past year.

2. Sending Christmas cards on Christmas Day is not only to celebrate the joy of Christmas, but also to bless relatives and friends to show their thoughts. Especially for relatives and friends in loneliness, it is kind care and comfort.

Third, the character image

1, Christmas characters mainly refer to SantaClaus, whose prototype is the Bishop Saint Nicholas who lived in Milla (now Turkish territory) in the 4th century. He has done a lot of charity work in his life, and he likes to help the poor in the dark. Santa Claus was his later nickname. The name came from the story that he secretly sent money to help three girls.

2. Nicholas was honored as a saint after his death. The image of Santa Claus is an old man with a white beard wearing a red robe and a red hat. Every Christmas, he comes from the north in a sleigh pulled by deer, enters houses through the chimney, and puts Christmas presents in socks and hangs them on the children's beds or in front of the stove.