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| Christmas? Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday that marks the traditional birthdate of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas combines Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus with various secular traditions and customs, many of which were influenced by ancient winter festivals such as Yule[1] and Saturnalia. Christmas traditions include Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas themes include the promotion of goodwill, giving, compassion, and quality family time. Christmas is traditionally on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve and in some countries is followed by Boxing Day. Some Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7, which corresponds to December 25 of the Julian calendar. These dates are merely traditional and neither is thought to be the actual birthdate of Jesus.[2] Christmas is celebrated in most countries around the world, owing to the spread of Christianity and Western culture, mixed with the enduring popularity of existing winter celebrations. Various local and regional Christmas traditions are still practiced, despite the widespread influence of American and British Christmas motifs disseminated by film, popular literature, television, and other media. Hanukkah? Hanukkah is the annual Jewish festival celebrated on eight successive days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev, the third month of the Jewish calendar, corresponding, approximately, to December in the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, and Feast of the Maccabees, Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem by Judas Maccabee in 165 BC after the Temple had been profaned by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, king of Syria and overlord of Palestine. what else are others celebrating at this time?? please tell us about your traditions.. | | | | | |
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1. tyinquarter (167)
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6 years ago
| | I celebrate both kind of. I am a converting Jew (before Katrina) and that has been put on hold for a bit. I see the December season as neither a celebration of Jesus' birthday nor the Macabees. Instead, I think of it as a celebration of remembering family, friends, and spreading "good will" towards all men. I kind of think of it as my renewal period. I do put up a Christmas tree as well as decorate with silver and blue (the traditional Hannukah colors). This year I will try to add a menorah. But I do not see myself adding Kwanza. Just the ancient traditions for me! | | | | | | |
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3. datesman2004 (268)
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6 years ago
| | i have no idea about it...its just a time to party!! | | | | | | |
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4. chiquita1977 (1632)
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6 years ago
| | I celebrate christmas the birth of jesus im a catholic and we usally all get together with the family for christmas it is usally a really secial time of the year for us to all be together.we enjoy watching the kids open the presents its really not the meaning of christmas but it is our tradition then we usally make christmas dinner | | | | | | |
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5. CarlJennings (1573)
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6 years ago
| | I celebrate Chrimbo althoguh i dont really believe in all the christian stuff. In fact i dont believe in any of it. But my parents are religious and the get me presents anyway. Heck - im not gunna complain. | | | | | | |
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6. _hope_ (1875)
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6 years ago
| | we celebrate the birth of jesus with our familys joined as one .BUT THIS YEAR TINGED WITH SADNESS AS IT WILL BE THE LAST ONE MY MUM WILL SEE SO IT WILL BE A MEMORABLE ONE INDEED | | | | | | |
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| 7. exotika6 (79)
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6 years ago
| | i am celebrating christmas ..this is all and i am glad to do it cause it relates to my family which i love it so much ... | mos
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8. wellamoose (1144)
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6 years ago
| | My family celebrate Christmas, but not as a religious holiday. We get together with my side of the family, and have a big dinner and open presents. We basically spend the whole day at my dad's house and we don't get home until late. We put lights up on the house, we put up a tree and we celebrate it as a season of giving. Not just material giving, but giving people your time and love and wishes for a happy life. We have tried to teach our girls to give to people who are less fortunate than them. We don't have a whole lot, but compared to some, we have been greatly blessed. It breaks my heart to think that a child will go without a meal or a toy during the holidays. I wish I could do more, but I do what I can. That to me is what Christmas is all about. | | | | | | |
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9. meghanus007 (498)
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6 years ago
| | We live in kerala....there arent much celebrations in here....We are gona have cristmas thismonth....But this one is also not very important in here......But i and my friends celebrates this one....every year, we make santa clause and distribute sweets to the neighbours.....its very thrilling | | | | | | |
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