Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Christmas Tress And Christmas Cards: Spending Christmas Around The World

By Alaric Sowerby


There happen to be many ways to commemorate Christmas. As time goes by, it is now more like an international event that almost all countries around the world revel in and not just a spiritual occasion. Normally, Christmas is being celebrated through giving presents and Christmas cards, lighting fireworks, and eating sumptuous food. However, there are really differences on how people celebrate Christmas.

Below are a few of the ways individuals celebrate Christmas all over the world:

Christmas day is family day in England. Family members would have to decorate, cook and eat together throughout this day. Some of England's Christmas customs include Boxing Day and Mummering. Mummering is actually an old tradition whereby individuals called mummers put on masks while they act on Christmas plays. Boxing Day, on the other hand, is when small boys collect coins on clay boxes and break them wide open as soon as its full. Aside from that, Christmas dining in England is normally composed of roasted turkey and Christmas pudding.

In the US, there are actually several Christmas practices since there are many nationalities living there. For instance, Christmas caroling is a quite common custom in Boston. You'll notice a lot of carol singers bringing hand bells at alleys during Christmas season within Boston. However, if you live in or visit Arizona then you might have to observe a ritual known as Las Posadas which depicts the day when Mary and Joseph were trying to find a place for shelter and give birth to Jesus Christ. However, an American house should be full of Holiday decorations and this includes a Christmas tree. It is likewise celebrated by exchanging greetings, gifts and Christmas cards.

In Japan, Christmas is not as merry as it is being celebrated in England or America. However, most Japanese adorn their houses or stores with Christmas accessories such as Christmas lights. In modern Japan, Christmas is observed by giving presents, giving Christmas cards and preparing some Japanese delicacies. They also have a Buddhist monk that acts as Santa Claus throughout Christmas.

In Spain, Christmas is one of the most essential events which they revel in. Given the high percentage of Christian believers in this part of the world, Spanish people have an extensive array of Christmas practices. They observe Christmas feasts just like the feast of the Holy Innocents, feast of the Immaculate Conception, as well as feast of the Epiphany. They also have this special banquet known as Noche Buena.

There are many other means to observe the Yuletide worldwide. Whatever type of way it is or regardless of whether you are giving simple Christmas cards or expensive gifts, the entire idea of Christmas is actually to gather people together again whatever their differences may be. It is a time for you to be happy and feel good regardless of where you are on earth or who you are celebrating Christmas with.




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