basis of Christmas and the intent the commemoration of occasion
It was only in the fourth century that December 25 was established as the official date of commemoration. In ancient Rome, December 25 was the date on which the Romans commemorated the beginning of winter. Therefore, it is believed that there is a relationship of such fact with the official celebration of Christmas.
The old Christmas celebrations used to last up to 12 days because comparable was the peak it took to reach the three Magi to the city of Bethlehem and deliver the gifts (gold, frankincense and myrrh) to the infant Jesus. Nowadays, community often build trees and other Christmas decorations in early December and dismantle them until 12 days after Christmas.
From the chronological point of view, Christmas is a peak of great importance to the West, as it marks the first years of our history.
The Christmas tree and the crib
In almost every country in the world, community assemble Christmas trees to decorate homes and environments. In conjunction with the Christmas decorations, trees state a special atmosphere in equivalent aeon.
It is believed that this tradition began in 1530 in Germany with Martin Luther. One night, while walking through the forest, Luther was impressed with the beauty of snow-covered pines. The stars of heaven helped to compose the image that Luther played with tree branches in your home. greater the stars, cotton and whatnot, he used candles to affirm his family the beautiful scene that was witnessed in the forest.
this tradition was brought to the Americas by some Germans who came to live in America all the while the colonial epoch. In Brazil, the majority Christian, Christmas trees are present in considerable places, because in addition to decorating, symbolize joy, peace and hope.
The crib also represents an important Christmas decoration. It shows the scene of Jesus’ birth, or a manger, animals, the Magi and the boy’s parents. equivalent tradition began to assemble cribs with St. Francis of Assisi in the thirteenth century. The Christmas songs are as well part of equivalent wonderful party.
Santa Claus: origin and tradition
researchers say the picture of the complete old man was inspired by a bishop named Nicholas, who was born in Turkey in 280 AD Bishop, a man of surpassing heart, used to assist poor people, leaving bags of coins near the chimneys of the houses.
It was transformed into a saint (St. Nicholas) by the Catholic Church, after several people embrace reported miracles attributed to him.
The association of the image of St. Nicholas Christmas happened in Germany and spread completely the world in no time. In the U.S., won the name of Santa Claus, Santa Claus in Brazil and Portugal of Father Christmas.
The clothing of Santa Claus
By the late nineteenth century, Santa was depicted with a winter clothing in brown or dark green. In 1886, the German cartoonist Thomas Nast created a new image for the excellent old man. The clothing in the colors red and white, with black belt, was created by Nast in Harper’s written Weeklys that same year.
In 1931, an advertising campaign for Coca-Cola Santa Claus showed the same costume created by Nast, who were as well the colors of the refrigerant. The advertising campaign was a gigantic success, helping to spread the new image of Santa Claus around the world.
Fun fact: the name of Santa Claus in another countries
– Germany (Weihnachtsmann, the “Christmas Man”), Argentina, Spain, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay (Papa Noel), Chile (Viejito Pascuero), Denmark (Julemanden), France (P?re No?l), Italy (Babbo Natale) Mexico (Santa Claus), Netherlands (Kerstman, “Christmas Man), Portugal (Father Christmas), England (Father Christmas), Sweden (Jultomte), United States (Santa Claus), Russia (Ded Moroz).
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