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Tradition & History .● Christmas is celebrated all over the world on December 25th every year to venerate the birth of Jesus Christ, though the real birth date of the messiah is unidentified and not chronicled in the Bible.

● While some consider Theophilus of Antioch was the first to claim this birth date, some opine that Hippolytus was the first to suggest this date.

● Another of the prominent theories state that Christmas day was finally decided by the church due to its date, which coincide with dies natalis solis invicti, an important pagan festival.

● Initially, the heathen tales associated with Pagan festival were replaced by Christian stories.

● Later on, Christians included carol singing to add to the charm of Christmas celebrations, whose origin traces back to 13th century.

● Believed to have been first used by the Germans as a mark of everlasting Christ, Christmas trees, as a part of Christmas celebrations, became common in 16th century.

The tradition of gift exchange makes each Christmas celebration more beautiful and memorable. Aside from making our dear ones happy, this distinctive tradition commemorates the unique gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense, which were gifted to Jesus by three wise men. Still brainstorming for a mesmerizing gift idea? Here is a few of them.

● Items like a personalized bottle of red wine, leather wallet, dapper watch etc. make a great Christmas gift for him. ● An expandable tote, pearl earring, pink Nike running shoes, and diamond pendant are among the stuffs that would for sure bring an instant glow on your girlfriend’s face. ● For your boss or colleagues, a personalized gift hamper, accompanied by a floral bouquet, can never go wrong.

Christmas Gift Ideas.

Christmas Hand Made Cards-

Besides being a wonderful delight over usual off-the-rack cards, the handmade cards are a treasure for both maker and receiver alike. In fact, the extra time and effort you invest to express your sentiments and love will be well worth, when your beloved ones open your cards with a broad smile.

Christmas Tree Ornaments.

● Martin Luther – the German preacher of 16th century - is credited with the idea of adorning Christmas tree.

● Initially, items like candles, candies, decorative paper flowers, and cookies were used to embellish the tree.

● In 1800s, hand-cast glass ornaments were introduced for the purpose, which even led the German entrepreneurs to produce exclusive glass ornaments of varying size and unique shapes in mass scale.

● Later on, it became popular in America and Europe.

● Christmas celebration is now incomplete without Christmas tree decoration and so is the significance of Christmas ornaments, which is now available in a wide assortment of plastic, acrylic, porcelain, and wooden forms.

Christmas Wreath.

● Wreath has been the decorative symbol of Christmas since time immemorial.

● Aside from hanging on front doors, it is used to decorate walls, tables, and even stairways.

● In fact, it forms the centerpiece of Christmas festivities, showing off the genuine holiday spirit.

● Created by twisting the branches of evergreen, wreath – however - is more than just a decoration.

● Its circular shape represents the eternal love and strength.

Nativity of Jesus.● A nativity scene, also known as cr che, is an indispensable è

segment of Christmas decorations.

● Thought to have been first created and decorated by Francis of Assisi during the 13th century, the nativity scene usually comprises the statuettes of infant Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, along with figurines of other characters that form part of the nativity story, such as angels, shepherds, flocks of sheep, and farm animals.

● The backdrop usually recreates a scene of barn or cavern.

Christmas Party Decoration Ideas.

While decorating your home is inevitable to set the right mood for Christmas celebrations, you

needn’t have to necessarily drain your wallet either. Simply give your brain a fun, creative

workout to decorate your space on the cheap.

Make a simple yet eye striking wreath by twisting and gluing bows of several different colors.

Give a classy appeal to your dining décor by tying green or red bows around the chairs

covered in white cloth.

Wrap a white bow around your brightly colored throw pillows.

Use decorative ribbons to embellish candy canes.

With materials like felt, design your own mistletoe. Add stones, pearls etc. to give it an

extraordinary kick.

For an aesthetic appeal, decorate your home with pinecones dunked in gold paint. A blend of

glue and glitter can be used to provide a sparkling effect to your gold pines as well as usual

Christmas ornaments.

Christmas Reflection

When holiday sets in

And Holy Spirit spreads an extraordinary peace and cheer,

It’s Christmas time.

When jingle bells ring

Ramming the clangs of doom,

It’s Christmas time.

When fresh thoughts and love grace our mind

Just as the classic wreaths grace our doorsteps,

It’s Christmas time.

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