HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

  

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Dear children of God  this is Christmas season. We need to know the love of God; which is shown in the Calvary cross through Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world” that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.[JOHN3:16]. For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him; whoever believes in him is not condemned. So it’s good to learn about Christmas. So that, we could celebrate this year Christmas meaningfully; May the Lord Jesus give abundant happiness and joy to celebrate the incarnation day.

Christmas day is celebrated on December 25^th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word “Christmas” means “Christ’s Mass”- derived from English term “Christ’s masse”. There are many different customs and traditions around the world. American customs come from many places. Santa Claus has a Dutch origin. He was developed from St. Nicholas who was a real person. St. Nicholas was the patron saint of school boys. He brought gifts to the children. The idea that Santa Claus comes down the chimney originated in Norway, where children hang Christmas stockings on the fire place mantel. Christmas trees have the pagan origins. When the pagans became Christian, they used evergreens [a sacred tree] for the holiday by decorating them with nuts and candles. They sang Christmas carols as they danced around the tree. Christmas colors are red and green. Today, traditional Christmas activities include caroling, making and giving gifts, sending cards to family and friends, and enjoying festive dinners and parties. Below are symbols of Christmas and their significance.

Advent wreath- four candles placed on a wreath. One candle is lit each Sunday before Christmas in anticipation of Christ’s birthday.

Angels- an angel told the shepherds of the birth of Jesus. Angels come in many forms for Christmas decorations including the tree topper.

Bells- church bells rang to announce the birth of Jesus. They still ring today.

Camels- camels are the animals the wise men rode following the star to where Jesus was born.

Candles- candles represent the light that Jesus brought to the world. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them have light shined.

Christmas cards- for many years, private notes of good tidings were sent at Christmas time. In 1843, Sir Hendry Cole had 1000 special designed cards printed. The custom of sending Christmas cards began.

Christmas caroling- caroling is a medieval custom of singing and dancing around a Christmas tree. Early carols weren’t holy enough for singing inside a church. So caroling was done outside.

Christmas cookies- originated with pre-Christian Romans who gave sweet cakes to their senators.

Christmas tree lights- the lights represent Christ as being the “light of the world”. Lights also represent stars. Candles were first used as lights on the Christmas tree.

Crèches - A manger scene representing the Jesus’s place of birth.

Donkeys, lambs and cows – donkeys, lambs and cows were animals close to Jesus at the time of his birth. They are usually part of crèche.

Evergreen tree- the evergreen tree was decorated by the pagans at the feast of the winter solstice. The evergreen tree was a sign that winter would end.

Gifts- the first Christmas gifts were given by the wise men to baby Jesus. Holly- holly is a shrub with spiny leaves and red berries. The leaves remain green throughout the year. English people and families hung holly over their doors to symbolize a home in which Christ birth is celebrated.

Icicles- icicles are sometimes used as a tree decoration. As per an old story, the Christ child took shelter for a night under a pine tree. When the tree realized that it was caring for Jesus, tears of happiness fell from its branches. The tears froze into icicles.

Jesus- Jesus is the son of God; Christmas is celebration of Jesus’s birthday.

Joseph- joseph is the husband of Mary.

Manger- a cow’s manger is the place where baby Jesus slept. It is part of crèches.

Mary- Mary is the mother of Jesus.

 Mince meat pie- mince meat pie is full of spices and fruits. It represents the exotic treasures of the East that the wise men brought to Jesus.

Plum pudding - plum pudding originated by an English king that was stranded in a blizzard one Christmas eve.

Poinsettia- poinsettia is a flower was brought to the u’s by Dr. Poinsett in 1825. He was the first United states ambassador to Mexico. Because of its flame leaf, the poinsettia is sometimes called the Christmas star.

Reindeer- reindeer were the animals chosen by st Nicholas to pull his sleigh. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer is the most famous.

Saint Nicholas- Saint Nicholas was a real person. He was a kind Bishop who brought presents to children and needy people.

Shepherds- shepherds tend sheep. They came to the manger to honor the baby Jesus.

Star- the star of Bethlehem guided the three wise men to baby Jesus.

Three wise men – three kings traveled far to see Jesus. They brought their best treasures for gifts.

Gold- a precious metal associated with the power of kings.

Frankincense- a resin from a rare and sacred tree used as incense.

Myrrh- a resin from shrub used in making perfume.

Wassail- a wassail is a salutation of good health or well wishes by means of a toast.

Yule log- the word “yule” means “wheel”, a symbol representing the sun before Jesus was born pagans thought the sun stood for 12 days at the end of the year. A log was cut large enough to burn for this time period to burn away last year’s evil.

 Dear friends we wish you all a merry Christmas and happy joyous day of life. Kindly share the joy of Christmas to all people HAPPY and JOYOUS CHRISTMAS. Please send your Christmas greetings to my email ID revsjc@gmail.com.

Dear children of God this is Christmas season. We need to know the love of God; which is shown in the Calvary cross through Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world” that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.[JOHN3:16]. For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him; whoever believes in him is not condemned. So it’s good to learn about Christmas. So that, we could celebrate this year Christmas meaningfully; May the Lord Jesus give abundant happiness and joy to celebrate the incarnation day.

Christmas day is celebrated on December 25^th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word “Christmas” means “Christ’s Mass”- derived from English term “Christ’s masse”. There are many different customs and traditions around the world. American customs come from many places. Santa Claus has a Dutch origin. He was developed from St. Nicholas who was a real person. St. Nicholas was the patron saint of school boys. He brought gifts to the children. The idea that Santa Claus comes down the chimney originated in Norway, where children hang Christmas stockings on the fire place mantel. Christmas trees have the pagan origins. When the pagans became Christian, they used evergreens [a sacred tree] for the holiday by decorating them with nuts and candles. They sang Christmas carols as they danced around the tree. Christmas colors are red and green. Today, traditional Christmas activities include caroling, making and giving gifts, sending cards to family and friends, and enjoying festive dinners and parties. Below are symbols of Christmas and their significance.

Advent wreath- four candles placed on a wreath. One candle is lit each Sunday before Christmas in anticipation of Christ’s birthday.

Angels- an angel told the shepherds of the birth of Jesus. Angels come in many forms for Christmas decorations including the tree topper.

Bells- church bells rang to announce the birth of Jesus. They still ring today.

Camels- camels are the animals the wise men rode following the star to where Jesus was born.

Candles- candles represent the light that Jesus brought to the world. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them have light shined.

Christmas cards- for many years, private notes of good tidings were sent at Christmas time. In 1843, Sir Hendry Cole had 1000 special designed cards printed. The custom of sending Christmas cards began.

Christmas caroling- caroling is a medieval custom of singing and dancing around a Christmas tree. Early carols weren't holy enough for singing inside a church. So caroling was done outside.

Christmas cookies- originated with pre-Christian Romans who gave sweet cakes to their senators.

Christmas tree lights- the lights represent Christ as being the “light of the world”. Lights also represent stars. Candles were first used as lights on the Christmas tree.

Crèches - A manger scene representing the Jesus’s place of birth.

Donkeys, lambs and cows – donkeys, lambs and cows were animals close to Jesus at the time of his birth. They are usually part of creche.

Evergreen tree- the evergreen tree was decorated by the pagans at the feast of the winter solstice. The evergreen tree was a sign that winter would end.

Gifts- the first Christmas gifts were given by the wise men to baby Jesus. Holly- holly is a shrub with spiny leaves and red berries. The leaves remain green throughout the year. English people and families hung holly over their doors to symbolize a home in which Christ birth is celebrated.

Icicles- icicles are sometimes used as a tree decoration. As per an old story, the Christ child took shelter for a night under a pine tree. When the tree realized that it was caring for Jesus, tears of happiness fell from its branches. The tears froze into icicles.

Jesus- Jesus is the son of God; Christmas is celebration of Jesus’s birthday.

Joseph- joseph is the husband of Mary.

Manger- a cow’s manger is the place where baby Jesus slept. It is part of crèches.

Mary- Mary is the mother of Jesus.

 Mince meat pie- mince meat pie is full of spices and fruits. It represents the exotic treasures of the East that the wise men brought to Jesus.

Plum pudding - plum pudding originated by an English king that was stranded in a blizzard one Christmas eve.

Poinsettia- poinsettia is a flower was brought to the u’s by Dr. Poinsettia in 1825. He was the first United states ambassador to Mexico. Because of its flame leaf, the poinsettia is sometimes called the Christmas star.

Reindeer- reindeer were the animals chosen by st Nicholas to pull his sleigh. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer is the most famous.

Saint Nicholas- Saint Nicholas was a real person. He was a kind Bishop who brought presents to children and needy people.

Shepherds- shepherds tend sheep. They came to the manger to honor the baby Jesus.

Star- the star of Bethlehem guided the three wise men to baby Jesus.

Three wise men – three kings traveled far to see Jesus. They brought their best treasures for gifts.

Gold- a precious metal associated with the power of kings.

Frankincense- a resin from a rare and sacred tree used as incense.

Myrrh- a resin from shrub used in making perfume.

Wassail- a wassail is a salutation of good health or well wishes by means of a toast.

Yule log- the word “yule” means “wheel”, a symbol representing the sun before Jesus was born pagans thought the sun stood for 12 days at the end of the year. A log was cut large enough to burn for this time period to burn away last year’s evil.

 Dear friends we wish you all a merry Christmas and happy joyous day of life. Kindly share the joy of Christmas to all people HAPPY and JOYOUS CHRISTMAS. Please send your Christmas greetings to my email ID revsjc@gmail.com.