Christmas Eve, wishing you peace

The Origin of Christmas Eve

On the night of Jesus' birth, shepherds guarding their flocks in the wilderness suddenly heard a voice from heaven, telling them of Jesus' birth.

According to the Bible, Jesus came to earth to save mankind and be the savior of all humanity, so the angel spread the news through these shepherds to more people.

It is said, 1818 on Christmas Eve of a certain year, an unknown country priest in a small Austrian town called Oberndorf --

Mohr, discovered that the church organ had been damaged by rats, and there was no time to repair it. How to celebrate Christmas? ? Mohr was depressed about this.

He suddenly remembered the passage in the Gospel of Luke that when Jesus was born, the angel brought good news to the shepherds outside Bethlehem and sang hymns :" "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." He had a sudden inspiration and wrote a hymn based on these two verses, titled "Silent Night". After Mohr wrote the lyrics, he gave them to Gruber, a primary school teacher in the town, asking him to compose the music. Gruber was deeply moved after reading the lyrics, composed the music, and sang it in the church the next day, which was very popular. Later, two businessmen passed by and learned this song. They sang it for King William IV of Prussia, who praised it highly and ordered that "Silent Night" be designated as one of the required songs to be sung in churches nationwide during Christmas. Thus, this immortal work has been sung down to this day.

Christmas Eve Customs

1. Christmas Pudding

Today's Christmas pudding originates from the traditional Christmas food, milk porridge. 14 After the 18th century, ovens appeared in

some luxurious residences of the nobles, they tried putting porridge into the oven, and it became a cake.

Now, every time Christmas comes, families will gather together to make this delicacy. Each family member

will make a Christmas pudding together, symbolizing unity and harmony. Everyone will

silently make a wish while stirring the dough, and finally hide a coin in the dough, which is a bit like what we used to do during

the New Year, putting coins in dumplings.

2. Roast Turkey

Roast turkey is an indispensable dish on a traditional Christmas table. In some Asian countries, perhaps only on Christmas Day will they eat turkey to celebrate the holiday. ; But in Europe and America, especially in the Americas, turkey is a very common meat, and on the two big days of Thanksgiving and Christmas, turkey is even more traditional food.

The American custom of eating turkey is to fill the turkey's belly with various ingredients and roast it in an oven. After it is roasted, the whole turkey is served on the table, and then the roasted turkey is cut with a knife and fork and enjoyed together. In other words, they eat “whole chicken”. As for why not divide it before serving on the ? table

This is probably the same reason why we eat fish on New Year's Eve, not fish fillets but whole fish on the table, which not only takes into account the beauty and visual richness of the dish, but also symbolizes the whole family gathering together to enjoy a big meal. In some large restaurants, you can buy a roast turkey made with authentic methods for 300 to 400 yuan, including traditional side dishes such as bittersweet cabbage, mashed potatoes, dough, and pickled apples. If it's not a large family meal, you can buy half a turkey, or choose processed turkey slices according to popular practices, with slices of food baked with bread, milk, eggs, and chestnuts in between. The wonderful taste is indescribable, and only personal experience can give you a feel for it.

Ways to Celebrate Christmas Eve

1 Modern Ways of Celebration

1. Western Countries

Christmas Eve is also considered the time when Santa Claus and similar figures from other regions distribute gifts to good children. In Italy, gifts are opened on the morning of Christmas Eve, while in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Portugal and Poland, Christmas presents are usually opened on Christmas Eve evening or Christmas morning. In most parts of Germany, Christmas presents are opened on Christmas Eve evening. In Iceland, Christmas begins on Christmas Eve afternoon, when church bells are rung, people will enjoy a festive dinner with their families, and then open gifts and spend the evening together. In North America, most families open gifts on Christmas morning. For divorced families, children may celebrate with one parent on one day and the other parent on another. In Spain, gifts are not opened until 6 January 1 6th, Epiphany 6 (Dia de reyes) morning. Many traditional Christmas stories take place on Christmas Eve. 2. Chinese World

In Taiwan, only a small minority of Christians celebrated in the traditional way, but in recent years, stimulated by Western culture and

Japanese programs, ACG culture, a trend of celebrating Christmas Eve has emerged among young people. In addition to transplanting from Japan and the United States, many places will also hold Christmas carnival dances.

China is not a traditional Christian country either, but Hong Kong and Macau were influenced by the United Kingdom and Portugal respectively during the colonial period. Christmas Eve is a day celebrated by young people, children, and everyone else. Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong citizens go to Tsim Sha Tsui East to enjoy Christmas lights and have buffets at hotels; many exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, while young couples go to Tsim Sha Tsui to enjoy Christmas lights, have Christmas parties, or celebrate at Lan Kwai Fong and other places. Christians and Catholics attend religious gatherings such as caroling.

In Macau, every December, streets and alleys are decorated with a strong European Christmas atmosphere, with Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, ribbons, lights of various colors are visible everywhere. On Christmas Eve, young people gather in groups to shop in the Central District, and also like to go to Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul's to enjoy Christmas caroling organized by Catholic churches and Christian groups respectively. At midnight, Catholic churches in various parishes of Macau hold Christmas Midnight Mass, especially the Cathedral, which has the largest attendance. Christmas bells ring throughout the city, and even non-Catholic citizens like to go to churches to experience the religious atmosphere of Christmas. The Dynasty District in Macau is also bustling with crowds, and young people go to bars to celebrate the festive season.

2 , traditional celebration methods

I. Christianity

In Christian churches on Christmas Eve, every family traditionally sets up a Christmas tree. On that evening, the whole family gathers in the living room, singing Christmas carols around the Christmas tree, exchanging gifts, sharing the joys and sorrows of life with each other, expressing their blessings and love, and praying for happiness in the coming year.

Many Christians also participate in Midnight Mass or gatherings on Christmas Eve, usually held in churches around the world, to mark the beginning of Christmas Day. beginning.

II. Catholicism

The Catholic Christmas season begins on Christmas Eve. Unless that day is a Sunday ( See Advent ) , the vigil gathering is said to be on 12 6th, Epiphany 24 morning. However, attending Christmas gatherings before midnight is not allowed. The Christmas season continues until 1 6th, Epiphany 4 Day, or if that day is a Saturday, until 1 6th, Epiphany 5 Day, when Epiphany ( Day of Manifestation ) is celebrated.

III. Other Churches

Some churches hold candlelight worship services earlier in the evening, usually featuring a dramatization of the Nativity story. A feast is also enjoyed, typically with turkey or ham as the main course. The traditional German dish is roasted carp.

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