Christmas

The real meaning of Christmas? Define.

Originally it was to replace the pagan mid-winter celebrations and bring pagans into the church.

Now as often as not it celebrates the birth of Santa Claus. I just wondered what you saw as the 'real' meaning.

I'll take religion for $200.....what is the birth of Jesus Christ

To Throw a spoke in the wheel of the day or date of his birth Western Church, based in Rome, chose December 25 to celebrate as Christmas, meaning "Christ's Mass." The Eastern Church chose January 6. The day was named Epiphany, meaning "appearance." Eventually the period from December 25 to January 6 became known as the Twelve Days of Christmas Was Jesus born on Christmas day? We celebrate Jesus' birth on Christmas, but no one really knows what day Jesus was born, or even exactly what year. In 336 A.D.

its good that i never celebrait cristmas, never buy a tree ,no gift to buy what nodody whantor need, no over prized food ,no famalie members,who only vizit on those days only for the gifts ,what a releeve

I grew up in comunismus when Christmas was, not to say forbidden, but let's say totaly ignored. When took time at working days, we had to go to school as usual. Our Santa visited us on New years eve and it was not at home, but organised for all together at schools und other public places.
We had Christmas at home in peace and quiet, without such a glamour as nowdays and there was not the custom of giving presents.
Christmas is nothing more speciall day for me as all other days. We should make or at least wish each other joy on every day.
I bring the tree for the sake of children, and do not necessary wait to set it on Christmas eve. I buy it a week before and set it in the house the same day, let children do all the rest. They become smaller present each.
What i find great about Christmas is the idea of so many people gathered together for a good, peacfull reason.

BB - nice. And yes.

The holidays are way too commercialized and so they have become just another day to me.

Lou....same



I'm grateful to be spending time with family, including my children on Christmas Day....that is all I want and need...