Christmas is an annual holiday that, in Christianity, commemorates the birth
of Jesus Christ.
Popular customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of
greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of
various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, nativity scenes, and
holly. In addition, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in some areas)
is a popular figure in many countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for
children.
Over the Christmas period, people decorate their homes and exchange gifts.
In some countries, children perform plays re-telling the events of the Nativity,
or sing carols that reference the event. Christmas, along with Easter, is the
period of highest annual church attendance.
A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the celebration for
many, and what is served varies greatly from country to country. In England
and countries influenced by its traditions, a standard Christmas meal
includes turkey, potatoes, vegetables, sausages and gravy, followed by
Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cake.
Christmas is an annual holiday that, in Christianity, commemorates the birth
of Jesus Christ.
Popular customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of
greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of
various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, nativity scenes, and
holly.
In addition
, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in
some
areas)
is a popular figure in
many
countries
, associated with the bringing of gifts for
children.
Over the Christmas period,
people
decorate their homes and exchange gifts.
In
some
countries
, children perform plays re-telling the
events
of the Nativity,
or sing carols that reference the
event
. Christmas, along with Easter, is the
period of
highest
annual church attendance.
A special Christmas family meal is an
important
part of the celebration for
many
, and what
is served
varies
greatly
from
country
to
country
. In England
and
countries
influenced by its traditions, a standard Christmas meal
includes turkey, potatoes, vegetables, sausages and gravy, followed by
Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cake.