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PPT on Christmas
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS WHEN IS CHRISTMAS? • Christmas, also known as the 'Feast day of Christ', is celebrated on December 25 every year. The day marks the birthday of Jesus Christ. Source: www.business-standard.com 2 WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? • This festival is celebrated across the globe as a religious holiday, and as a time of celebration by Christians. • It is also celebrated by non-Christians as a seasonal holiday. All schools, colleges, universities, offices and other government and non-governmental organisations remain closed on this day. Source: www.business-standard.com 3 How is Christmas celebrated? • Christians and non-Christians participate in some of the most popular Christmas traditions, many of which have no origins in Christianity. Source: www.britannica.com 4 Origin • The early Christian community distinguished between the identification of the date of Jesus’ birth and the liturgical celebration of that event. The actual observance of the day of Jesus’ birth was long in coming. Source: www.britannica.com 5 Christmas Around the World: France • In many regions in France, Christmas celebrations start with St Nicholas day on the 6th of December. • Many cities in France are decorated during the weeks leading up to Christmas and children love to open the 24 little windows of their Advent calendar. Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com 6 Christmas around the World: Italy • In Italy, a nativity scene, a ‘presepe’, is usually put up in churches, town squares and often in homes. This is for many the most important part of the Christmas decorations. Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com 7 Christmas in Germany • In the weeks leading up to Christmas, festive Christmas markets are set up on main squares in many cities. Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com 8 Christmas in England • In England, most people start with Christmas decorations early, that is as early as mid of November. Many families decorate their houses with lots of fairy lights and sparkling displays. Source: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com 9 How was December 25th chosen for Christmas? • In the early years of Christianity, Easter was the main holiday; the birth of Jesus was not celebrated. In the fourth century, church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday. • However, the Bible does not mention the date for his birth. According to some historians, Jesus may have been born in the spring. Pope Julius I chose December 25. Source: www.business-standard.com 1 0 Etymology of Christmas • The word Christmas is derived from two English words, 'Christ' and 'Mass' in which ‘Christ’ means ‘Christian’ and ‘mass’ means ‘people’. Source: www.business-standard.com 1 1 Origin of Santa Claus? • The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to a monk named St Nicholas who was born in Turkey around 280 AD. • St Nicholas gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick, becoming known as the protector of children and sailors. Source: www.business-standard.com 1 2
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