Christmas Traditions From Around The World
December 25 is the day Christians celebrate as the birth of Jesus Christ… however, it is unknown when the birth actually happened, and the chances of it being in December are slim. December 25 was originally a pagan holiday in Babylonian times to herald the Son of the Goddess of Nature (Isis). It was celebrated with a huge feast and much merriment.
The standard Christmas traditions of the United States came from Great Britain. There is an interesting tale of the tradition of hanging stockings…. when Father Christmas came down the chimney, gold coins fell out of his pocket. A stocking that had been hung over the hearth to dry caught the coins… hence hanging…
The Christmas Tree Ghost
This story happens every Christmas Season roughly around December 1st to the 20th.
The first incident or encounter happened on December 7, 2004. It was 3 am in the morning, when out of the blue, I woke up thirsty and of course got up and went to get a glass of water. After doing so, I noticed someone or some thing was standing just on the left side of the Christmas Tree and it was staring at my cousin’s room with it’s two red eyes and I couldn’t make out a face. I tried talking to it by asking who it was or what it was doing in our house at that time but I…
Christmas Traditions In Germany
In Germany, the preparations for the Christmas celebration usually begins in November. The people in Germany set aside special evenings so that they can bake delicious deserts and make Christmas decorations and gifts.
December 6 is Nikolaustag, St. Claus day. On the eve of December 5, shoes or boots are set beside the fireplace. While all the children are asleep, St. Nicholas goes from house to house with his book of sins, which lists all the misdeeds of the children.
If he checks his book and finds out that the child has been good, he will fill the boot with holiday candies and treats. But, if the child has been naughty, he would awake to…