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What are the significances of Christmas and why Christians celebrate it
In this article, we will discuss what are the significances of Christmas and why Christians celebrate it. No doubt…
In this article, we will discuss what are the significances of Christmas and why Christians celebrate it. No doubt, the significances of Christmas to Christians can not be ruled out, as it is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God.
More so, the term Christmas’ comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus).
You know Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died and then came back to life. The ‘Christ-Mass’ service was the only one that was allowed to take place after sunset (and before sunrise the next day), so people had it at Midnight!
So the name Christ-Mass was shortened to Christmas.
One of the reasons Christians celebrate Christmas is to remember that they are part of a global community, despite differences within Christianity. It is a time when families can bond and show love to one another.
It reminds Christians that Jesus was born as a member of humanity who showed him love and loyalty.
What Is the Real Date of Christmas
Since no one knows the real birthday of Jesus! No date is given in the Bible, so why do we mark it on the 25th of December? Early Christians certainly had many arguments as to when it should be celebrated!
The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine (he was the first Christian Roman Emperor). But it was not an official Roman state festival at this time.
Meanwhile, in the early years of Christianity, Easter was the main holiday; the birth of Jesus was not celebrated. Following from the fourth century, church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday.
Significances of Christmas
Christmas is God’s gift to mankind. God gave His only begotten son, Jesus Christ to die for mankind (John 3:16) so that through His death man shall be saved from sin and its eternal consequence, which is Hell-Fire.
This is the real meaning of Christmas. God has a Christmas gift for you—wrapped not in bright paper and with fancy ribbon—but in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger (Luke 2:7). It is the gift of his Son. It is for you. The gift is still there. It must be personally received.
Importance of the Chrismas Tree
The Christmas tree holds a varying degree of meaning to people across cultures and times. However, in Christianity, the Christmas tree is symbolic of the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The tree’s branches and shrubs are viewed as an emblem of immortality and are said to symbolize the crown of thorns worn by Christ on the cross. Hence, the meaning of the Christmas tree is deeply rooted in Ancient history, tradition, and culture. Much more than for beauty and refreshing piney scent, the Christmas tree is adored for its holy importance.
Quick Christmas Facts
- In the United State, over 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold yearly. There are about 21,000 Christmas tree growers in the United States, and trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold.
- Construction workers started the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition in 1931.
- When Christmas was cancelled: From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston, and law-breakers were fined five shillings.
- Rudolph, “the most famous reindeer of all,” was the product of Robert L. May’s imagination in 1939. The copywriter wrote a poem about the reindeer to help lure customers into the Montgomery Ward department store.
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