When is Christmas in 2021? What is the origin of Christmas?

#Christmas# Introduction In Western countries, the Christmas holiday is the longest holiday of the year, bar none. In the United States, Christmas and New Year's holidays last about half a month. So, when is Christmas in China in 2021? The following is the content compiled by Kao.com for everyone. You are welcome to read and refer to it.

1. When is Christmas in 2021? When is Christmas in 2021: Saturday, December 25, 2021?

In mainland my country, the only holiday is New Year's Day. Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day. There are no other holidays including Lantern Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Chinese Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, etc.

However, Christmas is a holiday in Hong Kong and Macau.

The 2021 Hong Kong Christmas holiday time is from December 25th to December 26th, two days of holiday.

The 2021 Macau Christmas holiday time: There will be a two-day holiday on December 24th and 25th.

2. Which countries have Christmas holidays in 2021? The UK has Christmas holidays: December 24 to January 5.

The United States: December 22 to January 5, 2022

Chile: December 25 to January 4, 2022

Mexico: December 20 to January 4, 2022

Brazil: December 8 No. until January 4, 2022

3. Christmas Customs 1. Christmas Cards

Today, with the development of electronic products, the British retain the traditional tradition of sending paper greeting cards. , such as birthday cards, wedding cards, Christmas cards, etc. Christmas cards are cards printed to celebrate Christmas, so most of the patterns on the cards have special meanings, such as the scene of the birth of Jesus, the Star of Bethlehem, etc. The other large part are mainly about snow scenes, snowmen, and Christmas customs.

2. Christmas crackers

British people will never miss this Christmas cracker at Christmas. After Christmas parties and Christmas dinner, guests usually set off Christmas firecrackers.

The popular Christmas cracker is a tube made of cardboard, shaped like a particularly large fruit candy. The two of them each pulled one end, and a small explosion sounded when the paper tube was broken. The person who gets the big head gets a small gift, usually including a paper hat with a yellow crown. A small toy, a note with a joke, a riddle, or a brainteaser story, etc. After the Christmas party and Christmas dinner, guests usually set off Christmas firecrackers.

3. Christmas tree

The most famous Christmas tree in the UK is located in Trafalgar Square in London. Since 1947, Oslo, the capital of Norway, has presented a Christmas tree to the British people every year to express its gratitude for Britain's support of Norway during World War II. The Christmas tree has become a symbol of friendship between the British and Norwegians.

4. Mince Pie

This kind of pie is an indispensable dessert during Christmas. The original mince pie lived up to its name, and the filling was meat instead of the various dried fruits of today. It used to be oval in shape, imitating the way Jesus slept in the Bible. And it was much larger than it is now, because at that time, the task of mince pies was still to feed a large number of British people who were in the middle ages. In short, the meat in the recipe was gradually eliminated over the years, and it slowly became the small pie it is now.

A saying that has been circulating since the Middle Ages is that if you eat a mince pie every day for the 12 days after Christmas, your life will be filled with happiness in the next 12 months. On Christmas Eve, British children leave a mince pie and brandy for Santa outside their home, as well as some carrots for Santa's reindeer.

5. Christmas Drama

Every year before Christmas, primary schools and kindergartens in the UK will rehearse a Christmas drama, which tells the story of the birth of Jesus. The children travel back to more than 2,000 years ago. Years ago, I played various roles for parents and teachers.

The scene of the play is the stable, the birthplace of Christ, and the plot tells the story of the shepherds and the three saints coming to visit the Holy Child, Joseph and Mary.

The characters in the play are usually played by primary school students.

In the early years, real animals, such as cows and donkeys, were used in these costume dramas. But now it's usually the students who put on makeup or use props.

6. Panto

This is a traditional British Christmas performance, referred to as Panto. The audience is mainly children. The plays are usually adapted from fairy tales, such as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella etc. However, at the earliest, Panto was performed for adults. It is said to have originated from the celebrations held during the winter solstice in ancient Rome. During the performances at that time, everything had to be reversed from the usual conventions, such as men dressing up as women, women dressing up as men, etc. , the same as the current Panto.

4. The origin of Christmas December 25th every year is the day when most Christians around the world commemorate the birth of Jesus.

The church did not have Christmas at first, and it did not exist until about a hundred years after Jesus ascended to heaven. It is said that the first Christmas was held in 138 AD on the initiative of Saint Clement, the bishop of Rome. The first Christmas recorded in church history was in AD 336. Since the Bible does not clearly record when Jesus was born, Christmas dates vary from place to place. It was not until 440 AD that the Holy See designated December 25 as Christmas. In 1607 AD, church leaders from all over the world gathered in Bethlehem and further determined that December 25th would be Christmas Day for most Christians in the world. In the 19th century, with the popularity of Christmas cards and the appearance of Santa Claus, Christmas also became popular.

Since the Bible records that Jesus was born at night, the night of December 24 is traditionally called "Christmas Eve" or "Silent Night."

Christmas on December 25th is the day to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. It is the most popular holiday in Western countries.

According to the Bible, the holy book of Christians, God decided to let his only son Jesus Christ be reincarnated into the human world, find a mother, and then live in the human world so that people can better understand God and learn to love Him. God and better love each other. "Christmas" means "celebrating Christ" and celebrating the moment when a young woman, Mary, gave birth to Jesus.

The Bible records that Mary was engaged to the carpenter Joseph. However, before they moved in together, Joseph discovered that Maria was pregnant. Because Joseph was a decent man and didn't want to embarrass her by telling her about it, he wanted to break up with her quietly. While he was thinking about this, the angel of God appeared in his dream and said to him: "Stop muttering and take Maria home. The child she is carrying is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a boy. You will give him a child." The child was named Jesus because he would save people from their sins. ”

5. Introduction to Christmas Christmas is a holiday in the Christian world. At the beginning of the 4th century, January 6 was a double festival commemorating the birth and baptism of Jesus in churches in the eastern Roman Empire. It was called "Epiphany" (also known as "Epiphany"), which means that God revealed himself to the world through Jesus. At that time, the only exception was the church in Jerusalem, which only commemorated the birth of Jesus but not the baptism of Jesus. Later, historians found a record on the page of December 25, 354 AD in the calendar commonly used by Roman Christians: "Christ was born in Bethlehem of Judah."

After research, it is generally believed that December 25 Christmas Day may have begun in the Roman Church in 336 AD. It spread to Antioch in Asia Minor in about 375 AD and to Alexandria in Egypt in 430 AD. The church in Jerusalem was the last to accept it, while the Armenian The church still insists that Epiphany, January 6, is the birthday of Jesus.

December 25th turns out to be the birthday of the Persian sun god Mithras (the god of light). It is a pagan festival. At the same time, the sun god is also one of the gods of the Roman state religion. This day is also the winter solstice in the Roman calendar. Pagans who worship the sun god regard this day as the hope of spring and the beginning of the recovery of all things. Probably for this reason, the Roman Church chose this day as Christmas. This was one of the early measures taken by the church to Christianize pagan customs and habits. Later, although most churches accepted December 25 as Christmas, due to the different almanacs used by churches, the specific dates could not be unified, so December 24 to January 6 of the following year was designated as Christmas. During the festival period, churches in various places can celebrate Christmas during this period according to local specific conditions.

Since December 25th has been recognized as Christmas by most churches, Epiphany on January 6th originally only commemorated the baptism of Jesus. However, the Catholic Church designated January 6th as the "Feast of the Three Kings" to commemorate The story of the three kings of the East (i.e. the three wise men) who came to worship Jesus when he was alive.

With the widespread spread of Christianity, Christmas has become an important holiday for Christians of all denominations and even for the majority of non-Christians. In many countries in Europe and the United States, people attach great importance to this festival and connect it with the New Year. The excitement and grandness of the celebrations greatly exceed that of the New Year, and it has become a national festival. The main commemorative activities on December 25 are related to the legend of the birth of Jesus. From December 24th to January 6th of the following year is the Christmas holiday. During the festival, Christians from all over the world hold grand commemorative ceremonies. Christmas was originally a Christian festival. Because people paid special attention to it, it became a national festival. It is the grandest festival of the year in Western countries. It can be compared with the New Year and is similar to the Spring Festival in our country. Westerners use red, green and white as Christmas colors. When Christmas comes, every household must be decorated with Christmas colors. The red one has Christmas flowers and Christmas candles. The green one is the Christmas tree. It is the main decoration of Christmas. It is decorated with tower-shaped evergreen trees such as felled fir and cypress. It is hung with colorful lights, gifts and paper flowers, and Christmas candles are lit. The red and white contrast is Santa Claus, who is a popular figure in Christmas activities. Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, Western children put a sock in front of the fireplace or next to the pillow, and wait for Santa Claus to put gifts in the sock after they fall asleep. In the West, playing Santa Claus is also a custom.

6. Christmas greetings 1. This text message is created by Santa Claus, written by Joy, sent by Happiness, delivered by Lucky, invested by me, and sent to your mobile phone in advance , wish you a safe Christmas Eve and a merry Christmas!

2. The Christmas bell has not yet rung, but my blessings have come early: first, I wish you a good mood on Christmas, second, I wish you a good start at work, third, I wish all your worries will be scared away, fourth, I wish you happiness until you grow old, and fifth, I wish you happiness until you grow old. What a wonderful gathering, I wish you happiness and joy. Happy Christmas!

3. Christmas Eve comes quietly, quietly make a wish under the Christmas tree, send text messages to bring thoughts, and bring blessings to you. I wish you good luck, health year after year, and peace forever. .

4. Christmas legend: Send a message, and money will be spent as you wish; read the message, and happiness will surround you; read the message, and happiness will be yours; send the message, and good luck will always be with you. . Wish you a Merry Christmas!

5. Greetings as ordinary as water are very light, and blessings as ordinary as paper are very true. Pick a star, pick a cloud, put it in a safe envelope and give it to you, let happiness and good luck always surround you!

6. Christmas is not over yet, New Year’s Day makes its debut, Christmas Eve, Carnival Night, you and your talents are wonderful. Blessings. The year ends with joy and the year begins with a wonderful start. The festive atmosphere around us is getting higher and higher. Suddenly looking back on the past, it has been a busy year. The New Year opens with hope and I wish you good things in pairs.

7. Christmas is here, let’s blow out the chimney, wash the socks, and put your phone in the socks on Christmas Eve and don’t turn it off. I give your number to Santa Claus, and the Christmas greeting you will receive: Merry Christmas!

8. Because of you, life is no longer ordinary, because of you, life has ties, because of you, life has smiles, because of you, Christmas is no longer lonely, because of you, Christmas is no longer longing for The arrival of the old man is the most precious gift given by God because of you.

9. With sincerity as the radius and respect as the center, I send you a round blessing. May the people who love you love you more and the people you love understand you better! Merry Christmas!

10. Merry Christmas! What makes Christmas merry? It's not the happy sunshine or the chirping of birds; it's the happy thoughts and happy smiles, and the warm and loving greetings.

7. Christmas greetings 1. Hang wealth on the Christmas tree, and send blessings through Christmas text messages. I wish you wealth in all seasons, five blessings, good luck, seven stars shining high, treasures from all directions, and nine days of celebration. , blessed on all sides, very happy.

2. Romantic Christmas is on the road, blessings from all directions come to send blessings, auspicious Christmas brings great blessings, Christmas dinner is delicious, sleigh is loaded with blessings, Santa Claus is here to bring blessings, enjoy peace and happiness, and a beautiful life Happier!

3. I hope you will be as happy as a teapot on the stove every day. Although your little ** is boiling hot from the fire, you are still whistling happily and bubbles of happiness! Wish you a Merry Christmas!

4. Life is smooth because of friends, calm because of career, proud of achievements, warm because of family, happy because of being loved, motivated by hope, we will help you get everything you need! Merry Christmas.

5. Christmas is approaching and flowers are scented. One scent will give you a money tree, two scents will give you noble people to support you, three scents will give you a good mood, and four scents will give you no worries. Wuxiang will give you a box full of money. Liuxiang gives you eternal health!

6. The glistening snowflakes bloom with joy; the long bells convey good luck; the strings of bells indicate beauty; the lights illuminate the outline of happiness; the sound of greetings conveys friendship; every blessing comes from the heart From the bottom of my heart: Merry Christmas, my friend!

7. Christmas is here, I wish your body is as healthy as Santa Claus, your career is as smooth as the sleigh, and the money is as endless as the gifts in Santa Claus’s bag. Merry Christmas!

8. Riding on a sleigh, Santa Claus comes from afar. He delivers all the good things in his handbag to everyone, including you. Kind people will always receive deep blessings, dear friends, Merry Christmas.

9. Practice has repeatedly proved that friends are more important than leaders, abilities are more important than knowledge, health is more important than performance, EQ is more important than IQ, and holidays are more important than usual. Greetings are more important than giving gifts - Christmas, I wish you a happy Christmas in advance!

10. Little witch, Christmas is coming again. I have blessings for you. I hope you won’t be stupid anymore and be cute and lovable. Oh, you are the one who wants to live better than me anyway. Just be happy.

8. Christmas greetings 1. Wishes: The God of Wealth surrounds you, the Great Sage protects you, and the Goddess takes care of you. Hey, in order to thank you for your "coldness" to me, I specially sent Santa Claus to carry you. A big bag of happy seeds will hit you, haha, Merry Christmas.

2. I fold my blessings into a homing pigeon, fly to your window, and never fly away; I fold my happiness into a bright moon, shine in front of your window, and never leave; I fold my happiness into a bright moon, which shines in front of your window, and will never leave; I fold my happiness into Fold into a ray of sunshine, surround you and never leave. I wish you a Merry Christmas.

3. I pray for you on Christmas Eve. My greetings are as warm as the Pearl River overflowing. I send you wishes on Christmas that surge in like the Yellow River overflowing. I also have a small wish. If you invite me to dinner, I will Keeping it in mind is like the Yangtze River flooding.

4. Santa Claus solemnly declares: Don’t be obsessed with me, he is just a legend. I don’t have flying reindeer, and I don’t have many gifts. I have to make up a sincere blessing, wishing you a safe Christmas Eve and a merry Christmas!

5. Christmas fireworks are flying all over the sky, Christmas songs have been sung all day, Santa Claus has been waiting all day, and Christmas gifts are also It’s not all over the sky, but my blessings are in the middle. May you be happy with wine and meat, and eat and drink every day!

6. Christmas is coming, and you will have good luck when you go out; be happy and happy Come and check in, and good luck will surround you; bad luck will see you standing far away, and troubles will tremble when you see you; Grandpa, the God of Wealth, will come to visit, and good fortune will come to greet you; remember the Christmas text message, and all your wishes will come true.

7. Christmas is coming: think about my rewards and some money; don’t think about my punishment for you. I thought about my good luck and moved closer; I forgot about my pull to go swimming in the winter. Ignore the text message about no socks for Christmas; forward the text message about a bag of gifts. Merry Christmas!

8. Snowflakes are falling, Christmas is here. The bell rings and the reindeer runs. Happiness arrives and good luck arrives. Santa Claus wears a new hat and keeps running to deliver gifts. Get ready to smile and receive good luck. I wish you a merry and wonderful Christmas, and a happy life forever!

9. The ice and snow are floating, the whiteness is vast, the warm care warms the heart; the wind blows, the cold rises, don’t forget the true love of friends; the phone rings, greetings are warm, Sincerely send it as soon as possible. I wish you a happy Christmas and safe and sound friends!

9. Christmas greetings 1. The bells on Christmas Eve knock on the door of happiness for you. The kind old man brings you a happy gift. The good luck elves in the snowflakes bring you good luck. The evergreen trees are hung with the wealth of youth.

They come at the same time and wish you: Merry Christmas!

2. Pray for you on Christmas Eve and make a wish for you to have a safe life. Praying for you, I wish you a happy life. The bright stars on Christmas Eve are a reflection of your life. I wish you a happy Christmas Eve and a colorful life!

3. Make a beautiful wish. I wish you a merry Christmas and a wonderful feeling. I wish you a perfect Christmas and a gift. A beautiful gift to wish you a sweet smile. Christmas blessings, a complete collection of Christmas blessings

4. There are many people who care about you, and there are many people who wish you well. Don’t forget that I am one of them. Although blessing is just a form, it can bring warmth and comfort to the soul. Christmas is coming, and I am in a hurry to send you a hasty blessing: Merry Christmas Eve!

5. Santa Claus is a beautiful legend. Colorful gifts fill the backpack, and only those who believe in beauty can see it; The Christmas carol is a wonderful performance, with ups and downs, melodious and ups and downs. Only those who are full of joy can feel its beauty; the warm blessing is a moving ballad. The sincere friendship will be sung to the old age and only my friends can receive it. I wish you a merry Christmas and happiness!

6. Collect every beauty in the world and give it all to you; collect every fragrance in the world and give it all to you; gather every blessing in the world , all given to you. Wish you a Merry Christmas!

7. On Christmas Eve, the messenger comes. Regardless of the wind and rain outside, regardless of other people's ups and downs, I only want the person reading the text message: live a peaceful life, go out safely, do things smoothly, and have a smooth new year! Merry Christmas!

8. If on Christmas Day If it’s a sunny day, I’ll use sunshine to weave happiness for you; if it’s a rainy day, I’ll condense blessings from rainwater to send it to you; if it’s a cloudy day, I’ll roll the clouds into marshmallows for you; if it’s a snowy day, great, I’ll knead them A big snowball will hit you!

9. Be the messenger of Christmas Eve and report peace to you; be the Santa Claus of Christmas and send you happiness; be the lover of dreamy love. Angel, spread happiness back to you; be an omnipotent god and realize your wish! Merry Christmas, make a wish now!

10. The stars are shining brightly on Christmas Eve and the Christmas tree flowers are blooming. Full of happy and auspicious fruits, the silver flowers sparkle with happiness. The candlelight flickers and the future unfolds, and the Christmas song brings blessings. May you have a safe and healthy life, and may your career be brilliant and prosperous. May you have a happy Christmas Eve!

10. Christmas greetings 1. My child, I am Santa Claus! Due to the financial crisis, prices have risen sharply and I cannot afford gifts for you; I will not be subsidized for working night shifts. I also want to rest; let’s send a text message to package all the blessings for you! Merry Christmas!

2. I want to tell you softly that when night falls, I am willing to be by your side. Next to you, so that you will no longer feel lonely. If you don't love me, I will choose to leave generously, keeping my love for you in my heart and never giving up. Wish you a Merry Christmas!

3. On Christmas Eve, you can have fewer gifts, but more peace; in life, you can have less gossip, but more blessings; you can have fewer meetings with friends, but more peace. Click to contact! I wish you a safe life and a Merry Christmas on Christmas Eve!

4. The Christmas sunshine shines for you, the Christmas snowflakes become romantic because of you, the Christmas tree is filled with my thoughts, and the Christmas fireworks shine on your smiling face , the Christmas bells convey good wishes, and the Christmas text messages wish you happiness and peace! Merry Christmas!

5. Sending apples on Christmas Eve, the lover’s love is uneasy. The gift is not heavy, but the affection is deep, and the red round fruit is auspicious and safe. Love is like a red apple, sweet and complete as red as fire. Thousands of words can be combined into one sentence, I love you and give you a red apple. May you have a safe life!

6. The Christmas snowflakes bloom auspiciously, and the six-petaled snowflakes ensure peace. The reindeer ran pulling the sleigh, and the urchins chased the sleigh and laughed. Santa Claus comes out of the snow and delivers gifts door to door. The Christmas tree is carefully decorated and every star is blessed. Wish you: Merry Christmas!

7. Although snowflakes are beautiful, they will fade away one day; although the sun is warm, there will always be darkness; even though memories are deep, there will always be times when they are forgotten. Between heaven and earth, only you and I will never fade. Christmas is coming, and I send you my sincere blessings for happiness and joy!

8. Christmas is not over yet, and New Year’s Day makes its debut. The year ends with joy and the year begins with a wonderful start. The festive atmosphere around us is getting higher and higher. Suddenly looking back on the past, it has been a busy year. The New Year opens with hope and I wish you good things in pairs.

9. No snowflakes, still romantic.

Even in the cold winter, you feel warm. The candlelight flickered and the lanterns were bright. The fire is blazing and the lanterns are decorated. Under the Christmas tree, there are mountains of gifts. The bells ring, auspicious and romantic. Blessings, happiness forever!

10. My fingers are numb, but I still want to send you a message, and my voice is hoarse from shouting, but I still want to give you a surprise. I don’t need the help of God or the strength of the earth. I give you my most sincere heart with my own hands! I wish you a Merry Christmas!