In fact, Christmas is to celebrate the birth of the son Jesus Christ. It is said that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born of the virgin Mary. Gabriel, the messenger, told Yue Se in a dream not to abandon Mary because she was unmarried and pregnant, but to marry her and name the child "Jesus", which meant to save the people from their sins. In order to commemorate the birth of Jesus, later generations designated December 25th as Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus.

Christmas is an important traditional festival in the west. On this day, people will enjoy a rich Christmas dinner. The Christmas customs include roast turkey, Christmas salmon, smoked ham, red wine, Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, gingerbread and other traditional foods, but there are still some differences between countries. There are four things to eat in Christmas customs. Let's take a look with me:

? 1. The custom of Christmas is to eat: roast turkey?

On the traditional Christmas table, roast turkey is an indispensable dish. In some Asian countries, perhaps only Christmas day is eaten every year to celebrate the festival; But in Europe and America, especially in the American continent, turkey is a very common meat, and it is a traditional food on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ? What to eat for Christmas: roast turkey? Why eat turkey at Christmas? It is said that on Christmas Day in 162, a large number of immigrants from Britain arrived in Primmouth Mountain in America. Because there was almost no food here except turkeys everywhere, they had to roast turkeys for the holidays. Turkey is big and fleshy, delicious, nutritious and low in cholesterol, so it is favored by westerners. Eating turkey at Christmas has been a tradition ever since.

Turkey is a specialty of America, and it was domesticated by Indians before Europeans came to America. Turkey's name is "Turkey" in English. Because Europeans think it looks like Turkish clothing: black head and red body. Europeans like roast goose very much. After immigrating to America, there was a requirement to eat geese before they were raised, so they ate turkey and found that turkey was more delicious than goose. And there are many turkeys in North America. So roast turkey has become a big dish for Americans and is essential for important festivals.

this custom has a history of more than 3 years. It is said that on Christmas Day in 162, a large number of immigrants from England arrived at Mount Plymouth on the American continent. At that time, there were only turkeys all over Shan Ye, so they caught turkeys as the main course of the festival.

Therefore, besides ham, sweet potato, vegetables, raisin pudding, fruit cakes and cocktails, there is of course a "good guy" like turkey! From a nutritional point of view, turkey is big and fleshy, delicious, nutritious and low in cholesterol, so it makes sense for westerners to like it. 2, the custom of Christmas to eat: Christmas cake? 　

? Cake is an indispensable food in peacetime and festivals, and Christmas is not to be missed. Chocolate taste is one of the main flavors of Christmas cake. At this moment, almost every family will make chocolate-based cakes. People often make Christmas cakes novel and beautiful. Pour the words "Merry Christmas" with cream or jam on it, and insert special Christmas candles around it. ? Candles are small in shape, only three or four inches long, but the materials are exquisite and colorful, and some of them are made into spirals. After lighting, the host will put it out twice, and then everyone will share the cake. People sometimes put three beans in the cake to represent the three eastern sages in the Bible story. Whoever eats the beans becomes the "three kings", which makes people feel very interesting. ?

White cake is one of the essential foods for Christmas. Christmas and snow are always very close. Snow white cream, almond white chocolate, Santa Claus and chocolate tree, and snow mud claws leave shallow marks on the surface. Especially the Christmas snowman at the top of the cake, the interesting Christmas elk and the lovely white snowman make the Christmas atmosphere between you and me. Lightweight spoon, the smoothness of chocolate and the fragrance of cream spread between teeth immediately.

In the 9th century, a beautiful Christmas tree was born in Alsace. A little boy quietly envied the beautiful woman next door, but he didn't know how to admit it. Just like this, Christmas after Christmas. Later, the boy had the courage to admit this Christmas, but how do you admit it? The boy is in trouble. Just then, the Christmas tree standing outside the window inspired him. Therefore, the boy put fresh matcha and cream together to form the shape of a Christmas tree, but only one tree can bear the boy's heart. Full of love? The boy seized the opportunity to wrap a piece of chocolate in chocolate to represent the boy's heart and decorate it on the Christmas tree.

On Christmas Day, the boy held the cake nervously, and then took the girl to express her sincere feelings: I hope to spend every Christmas behind you. The girl was moved by the boy's heart and accepted the boy's sincere love. After every Christmas, the boy will give the girl an annual Christmas tree cake and pass on his true love to the children. 3, Christmas custom to eat: smoked ham

smoked ham should be regarded as the most traditional main dish in Christmas dinner. Not only is it convenient to eat, but it can also meet the needs of many people dining on holidays, even if it is left.

The bell rings, and the familiar nursery rhymes are hummed again. I look forward to shuttling through the streets, and the annual Christmas is coming as promised! New Year is the most important and grand festival in China, and so is Christmas in western countries. On the most important day, we always celebrate with all kinds of delicious food. Smoked ham is often coated with sweet sauce, such as honey or cherry pomegranate sauce. These sweet sauces can be a perfect combination with red wine to accompany smoked ham, so it is necessary to choose red wine with a slightly fruity taste to match the sweet and greasy taste on the outer layer of smoked ham. Moreover, a great advantage of Christmas smoked ham is that it is easy to store. Even if it can't be eaten at one time, it can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Smoked ham is the most traditional hard dish on the table for family reunion at Christmas. Smoked ham is usually baked from the hind legs of a whole pig, and its surface is often cut into a diamond mesh. The surface is coated with a sweet sauce, such as honey or cherry pomegranate sauce. After the production, the color is golden, the visual impact is great, the taste is fresh and delicious, and the color and fragrance are integrated. Smoked ham is usually sliced when it is eaten, which is convenient for eating. Moreover, a great advantage of Christmas smoked ham is that it is easy to store. Even if it can't be eaten at one time, it can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. 4. the custom of Christmas is to eat: hot red wine

? The reason for the formation of this tradition is that meat symbolizes the body of Jesus Christ and red wine represents his blood. Jesus' suffering on behalf of others and crucifixion should be commemorated. Christmas red wine has a special drinking method: add brown sugar, orange peel, meat orange, orange kernel, raisins and other ingredients to the wine, then stir while heating it on the fire (be careful not to open the pot), and finally pour a little vodka. After taking the pot, drink a cup, which is really fragrant and warm. ?

Hot red wine is made by heating red wine and adding cinnamon, orange peel, lemon and syrup. Christmas red wine is more special: add brown sugar, orange peel, meat orange, orange kernel, raisins and other ingredients to the wine, then stir while heating it on the fire (be careful not to open the pot), and finally pour a little vodka, which is mellow.

In the Gospel of John, the miracle that Jesus turned water into wine at his wedding in Canaan was recorded. At the last supper, Jesus also entertained his disciples with wine, and said, "Bread is my flesh, and wine is my blood." Therefore, red wine is also called "holy blood".

in the 2nd century ad, Rome was in the era of the five wise emperors of the Antoine dynasty. It was rich in material resources and powerful in national strength. With the emperor's ambition, its territory expanded continuously, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, with an area of about 6.25 million square kilometers. While the Romans fought in the south and fought in the north, they were engaged in prosperous trade. At that time, wine began to spread, and the collision of multiple national cultures collided in the Rhine River and Danube River basin to produce an alternative wine fragrance-hot red wine.

not only that, but also the development of wine has a great relationship with the spread of Christianity. Missionaries not only spread this delicious wine all over the world, but also invented the necessary "hot red wine" for Christmas. The reason for the formation of this tradition is that meat symbolizes the body of Jesus Christ and red wine represents his blood. Jesus' suffering on behalf of others and crucifixion should be commemorated.

With the passage of time, hot red wine has gradually become one of the necessary hot drinks at Christmas, which is now known as "Christmas red wine". It has become a tradition to drink wine on Christmas Day. Just like people in China celebrate the Spring Festival, Christmas in western countries also requires reunion and dinner. Although the contents of Christmas dinners are different around the world, reunion and drinking wine are essential items.