Christmas is a religious holiday in which Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on December 25 of each year. In fact, the word Christmas, as such, comes from the Latin nativĭtas, nativātis which means ‘birth’.
This term, however, is used not only to refer to the day on which the birth of Jesus is celebrated (Christmas Eve), but is also extended to designate the subsequent period, until the Day of Kings.
Today, Christmas is celebrated in many places and in very different ways. In general, one of the current characteristics of Christmas is the increase in consumption, especially of objects used as gifts and food.
From a Christian point of view, however, this is considered not to be the true meaning of Christmas. The meaning of Christmas, on the contrary, responds to the manifestation of certain human values that are more or less forgotten during the year.
Values such as solidarity, union, love, peace and hope are more typical of the Christmas season, and are represented in the religious beliefs of Christianity
Symbols of Christmas
Christmas tree
The Christmas tree has a Christian meaning although its use has become widespread in people of different beliefs. The Christmas tree refers to the tree of Paradise, original sin and the figure of Jesus as the redeemer of sins, but the evergreen is also a symbol of eternal life.
The typical decorations of the Christmas tree are
The star, symbol of guidance, in reference to the star of Bethlehem;
The balls, originally apples, in reference to temptations;
Garlands and tinsel, symbol of unity and joy;
Lights, originally candles, symbolizing the light of Jesus that illuminates the world.
