Christmas around the world – Christmas Customs and Traditions

Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated by the Christians, on 25th December, in the major part of the world, to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, the Messiah sent from Heaven to save the world.

It is believed that Jesus was born to Mary in Bethlehem around two thousand years ago. Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room for him and for his parents, Mary and Joseph. The word Christmas comes from Cristes maesse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ.

Christmas is a festival that fills joy, happiness and love in people’s life. On this day, people go to church, sing carols, take part in special religious services, exchange gifts, decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, lights, flowers and Christmas trees and organize family gatherings. On the Christmas Eve, churches around the world hold evening services. At midnight, most churches hold special candlelight services. Santa Claus is a popular character in the Christmas celebration who brings gifts for the.

Find out about the Christmas around the world and history of Christmas Customs and Christmas Traditions. How many Traditions and Customs started and how they are celebrated. The history behind Christmas!

1. When Christmas is Celebrated
2. Why the 25th of December?!
3. Advent – Before Christmas
4. The 12 Days of Christmas
5. Epiphany – After Christmas
6. Christmas or Xmas?
7. Christmas Bells
8. Boxing Day
9. Candles
10. Candy Canes
11. Chrismons
12. Christmas Carols
13. The History of Carols
14. Carol Stories
15. Nine Lessons and Carols
16. Christmas Cards
17. Christmas in Different Languages
18. Christmas Eve
19. Christingles
20. Christmas Crackers
21. The Colors of Christmas
22. The Holly and the Ivy
23. Gift Bringers Around the World
24. Jesse Trees
25. Mince Pies
26. Mistletoe
27. Nativity Plays and Cribs
28. Pantomime
29. The Christmas Pickle
30. Poinsettias
31. Presents
32. Christmas Pudding
33. Snow and Ice
34. St. Nicholas, Santa Claus & Father Christmas
35. The Star of Bethlehem
36. Christmas Trees
37. Wassailing and Mumming
38. Winter Festivals
39. Hanukkah
40. Kwanzaa
41. The Yule Log