The Christmas It is one of the most popular parties in the world. Although there are certain towns that practice other religions and do not take it into account, it is usually a reason for gathering and even inspired many love movies and reunions.
One of the curiosities of the Christmas is that it is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Christ. What is known is that that day was chosen for this celebration because it coincided with the ancient pagan festival Saturnalia, which honored the agricultural god Saturn.
Another curious fact about the Christmas the thing is In a town in Peru, every year, young and old resolve their fights and grudges with a bare fist.. On the other hand, “Santa Claus” derives from the French expression “les bonnes nouvelles” or good news.
The etymological definition of this celebration It comes from the Latin “Nativitas”, which means “birth”. The first celebration takes place in the year 345, when, under the influence of Saint John Chrysostom and Saint Gregory Nacianzeno, this date is proclaimed for the birth of Christ.
Another piece of information is the origin of the star that crowns many of the Christmas trees: it comes from the Philippines. This is because in this country torches are prepared in the form of five-pointed stars, which illuminate the entrance of homes.
Although we were made to believe when we were little, It must be clarified that Santa Claus’s sleigh does not travel at the speed of light and does so in its own way, since it has to reach 800 million houses around the world with its gifts..
Christmas Eve Customs
Many will have kissed under a mistletoe branch in Christmasbut very few know details about this plant: it comes from temperate or tropical places and many mammals consume its berries because they are a food rich in protein.
Regarding gift cards, in the United States, all those directed at the figure go to Santa Claus, Indiana. It is a town located about 6,000 kilometers south of the North Pole, where volunteers respond to the messages they send from all over the world.
