Christmas Eve, also known as Christmas Eve, is Christmas Eve (65438+February 24th) and is a part of Christmas in most Christian churches. Traditionally, many Christians will attend midnight mass or party on Christmas Eve, usually in church, marking the beginning of Christmas. Some churches will hold candlelight worship in the evening, usually with a dramatic performance of the story of the birth of Jesus and a big meal.

Christmas was set up to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but the Bible never mentioned that Jesus was born on this day, and even many historians believe that Jesus was born in spring. It was not until the 3rd century AD that 65438+February 25th was officially designated as Christmas. Nevertheless, some Orthodox Christians have designated 65438+1October 6th and 7th as Christmas.

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Christmas is the birthday of the savior Jesus Christ, and it is a festival to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is because of the birth of Jesus Christ that mankind has the hope of salvation. That's why this great night is named Christmas Eve. True peace is peace in the heart and peace in the soul.

Today, Christmas Eve not only represents peace and harmony, but also the happy reunion and hope behind it is deeply loved by people. On Christmas Eve, most European and American families will choose all members to get together at home, have a sumptuous dinner, and then sit around the burning stove, play the piano and sing songs to celebrate their family happiness.

Or hold a fancy masquerade party to celebrate Christmas Eve all night. This is a happy, peaceful, carnival Christmas Eve and reunion night, looking forward to the arrival of Christmas.

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