All About Christmas for Kids and Teachers
Christmas is
the date set aside for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians
celebrate it on December 25th all over the world. Jesus was not born on
December 25th exactly but this date was chosen to coincide with the pagan Roman
celebrations honoring Saturnus (Harvest God) and Mithras (Ancient God of
Light). The day of this celebrations came just after the winter solstice, that
is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. The celebrations
were to make known that winter is not forever. It was a form of worshiping the
sun.
Jesus was
born nearly 2000 years ago. To the Christians, Jesus is the Son of God and the
Savior/Saviour of the world. The Christians believe that He came to die for our
sins so that we may go to heaven.
WHAT DOES
THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" MEAN?
Christmas
actually comes from "Mass of Christ". It was however shortened to
"Christ Mass". Sometimes the shorter version "Xmas" is also
used.
JESUS CHRIST
Who is Jesus
Christ?
WHAT IS
BOXING DAY?
Boxing Day
is the day right after Christmas. This December 26 holiday is observed in
England, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It is a day of giving to the less
fortunate and charitable institutions in the form of money and gifts. Some will
spend the day doing volunteer work. It is called Boxing Day because it was the
custom during those days for tradesmen to collect their Christmas boxes (gifts)
in return for their good and reliable service throughout the year.
Today,
Boxing Day is celebrated with family and friends with lots of fun, food and
friendship.
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