《圣诞节文化》英语论文.500字圣诞节的由来,时间,是为了纪念谁?颂歌有那些?礼拜时必唱的是什么?圣诞老人怎样出现的?节日必不可少的东西,为什么?有什么象征意义?圣诞祝福语有哪些?最有

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《圣诞节文化》英语论文.500字
圣诞节的由来,时间,是为了纪念谁?
颂歌有那些?礼拜时必唱的是什么?
圣诞老人怎样出现的?
节日必不可少的东西,为什么?有什么象征意义?
圣诞祝福语有哪些?
最有代表意义的事物是什么?

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Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus,the central figure of Christianity.It is traditionally celebrated on December 25 by most Western Christian churches.Although dating to probably as early as a.d.200,the feast of Christmas did not become widespread until the Middle Ages.Aspects of celebration may include gift-giving,Christmas trees,display of Nativity sets,church attendance,the Father Christmas/Santa Claus myth,and family gatherings.The word Christmas is derived from Middle English Christemasse.It is a contraction meaning "Christ's mass".The name of the holiday is often shortened to Xmas because Roman letter "X" resembles the Greek letter X,an abbreviation for Christ.Christmas DayChristmas Day
On December 25,people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.Some people celebrate by giving gifts.Children may be thanking Santa Claus for new toys.They may also be going to church with their families.Christmas has so many traditions and symbols associated with it,that it's hard to determine exactly how it came to be the celebration it is today.
Christmas Day
Ah!Christmas morning!Children like to wake up early while it's still dark and sneak into the living room to check the presents----find any with their name on it,shake them to guess what's inside,and then maybe they'll go back to bed and pretend they are still asleep when their parents come to wake them with a "Merry Christmas!"
But almost no one I know gets completely dressed or eats a regular breakfast first thing Christmas morning.They just put on a robe or wear their pajamas and go to see what's under the Christmas tree.Some Christian families have a tradition of reading the Bible story of Jesus' birth.Maybe it's to remind the children that Christmas is Jesus' birthday.
Someone will begin to take the presents out from under the tree,see whose name is on the package,and then pass them around.Some families wait until all the presents have been given out before opening any of them,while others open each one as it comes to them.There are many "thank you" to the ones who gave the gifts,new clothes are tried on to see if they fit,and of course the most interesting toys will immediately be played with.
Usually among the Christmas gifts will be some especially delicious candy or cake or cookies which everyone tastes.These sweet things may be the only breakfast many people eat Christmas morning.After the gifts have been opened,the room will be tidied up except where the children are playing with their toys.Everyone will wash and get dressed for the day.
Some people may go to a Christmas morning church service around ten o'clock if their church didn't have one on Christmas Eve.But most people will just watch TV.Well,most men will.The children may play outside or inside with their new toys,but the mothers will be in the kitchen preparing Christmas Dinner.Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus,the central figure of Christianity.It is traditionally celebrated on December 25 by most Western Christian churches.Although dating to probably as early as a.d.200,the feast of Christmas did not become widespread until the Middle Ages.Aspects of celebration may include gift-giving,Christmas trees,display of Nativity sets,church attendance,the Father Christmas/Santa Claus myth,and family gatherings.The word Christmas is derived from Middle English Christemasse.It is a contraction meaning "Christ's mass".The name of the holiday is often shortened to Xmas because Roman letter "X" resembles the Greek letter X,an abbreviation for Christ.The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse,or "Christ's Mass." Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion.Most historians peg the first celebration of Christmas to Rome in 336 A.D.
Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day.In America it is one of the biggest event of the year (especially for kids),and for members of the Christian religions it is an important day on the religious calendar.
The federal government,all state governments,all schools/colleges/universities and the vast majority of businesses in America give employees one or two days off at Christmas,making it an important holiday (other federal holidays are:New Year's Day,Martin Luther King Day,Washington's Birthday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Columbus Day,Veterans Day,Thanksgiving).In the Roman Catholic calendar,Christmas is one of six holy feast days celebrated in America,the others being:Circumcision (New Year's Day),Ascension,Assumption (Mary's assumption into heaven,August 15),All Saints (November 1),and the Immaculate Conception (December 8).The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse,or "Christ's Mass." Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion.Most historians peg the first celebration of Christmas to Rome in 336 A.D.
Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day.In America it is one of the biggest event of the year (especially for kids),and for members of the Christian religions it is an important day on the religious calendar.
The federal government,all state governments,all schools/colleges/universities and the vast majority of businesses in America give employees one or two days off at Christmas,making it an important holiday (other federal holidays are:New Year's Day,Martin Luther King Day,Washington's Birthday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Columbus Day,Veterans Day,Thanksgiving).In the Roman Catholic calendar,Christmas is one of six holy feast days celebrated in America,the others being:Circumcision (New Year's Day),Ascension,Assumption (Mary's assumption into heaven,August 15),All Saints (November 1),and the Immaculate Conception (December 8).鏋