Christmas is coming

@desiret (2117)
Italy
December 6, 2006 7:27am CST
just few days and we will celebrate all together. what is the Christmas tradition you like most? Christmas tree, decorate the house, Christmas lunch, Christmas cakes!i like very much the Christmas tree, but i don't like to do it, so this is my husband's business... then i love lunch and italian cakes like panettore, pandoro and torrone!
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6 responses
• Italy
6 Dec 06
Mmh.. this year I haven't yet decorate my home.. But I like Christmas very much!
@msqtech (15073)
• United States
6 Dec 06
lights?
@desiret (2117)
• Italy
6 Dec 06
my husband will do the Christmas tree on sunday
@milagre (1272)
• Portugal
6 Dec 06
The best of all is gather all the family, with all the kids playing around and the discussions between adults and funny talks. Thats what i like about xtms
@msqtech (15073)
• United States
6 Dec 06
I like watching the movies with family and doing allthe corny things together
@totolotto (711)
• Singapore
6 Dec 06
i like the christmas dinner and the carolling
@lena2000 (2392)
• Belgium
6 Dec 06
We have many recorded events in history that show the giving and receiving of gifts dates back at least to the 4th century. St. Nicholas, a Christian Bishop, was known for his generosity in giving to those less fortunate than he, as well as giving to children of all backgrounds simply because he felt they needed to savor their childrood, and have joyous times to remember (contrary to the beliefs of that time, which would suggest that boys even as young as 8 be sent to work to help earn income for thier families and girls as young as 5 to help their mothers with the housework and meal preparation). THe most common gift given were homemade foods and sweets, oranges (this was a huge treat due to the fact they were very rare), handcrafted gifts such as socks, sweaters, dresses, nightgowns, blankets, tables, chairs, and other handmade useful items. This tradition began with St. Nicholas in Turkey. It moved throughout the world very quickly, and before the 10th century is is supposed that nearly every country was participating in this exchange. However, many people believe that the tradition of gift giving started in the year of our Lord within the first year of Christ's birth as the 3 wise men/kings brought offerings to honor him.
@manu224 (1130)
• Italy
6 Dec 06
I love the feeling in these moments of the year