The Origin Of The Christmas

Christmas is a traditional Western festival，an official public holiday in all Western countries；but it is now celebrated also in more and more Chinese homes。


Christmas is held on December 25 in honor of the birth of Christ。Long before this day，housewives begin preparing for the Christmas dinner and shopping for gifts for their families and friends。


The most important Christmas decoration is the Christmas tree，a real or manmade tree ornamented with candles，lights，and colored paper。Gifts for children are put in stockings hung by the fireplace or the beds。The Christmas dinner is held on Christmas eve。It begins with a prayer by the head of the family。Usually no friends are invited。