Aren't you wondering why countries like America, Spain and even Philippines celebrate Christmas? It is because this countries are known to be Christian countries. As a Christian country, it tend to remember how our savior Jesus Christ was born. In this, people are expected to have a festive celebration to show kindness and love to everyone. In other countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Thailand, they don't celebrate Christmas.
In all the dates in our calendar, why is it celebrated in December 25? Actually, the real date and time of our savior's birth was not made known. Many ancient people even argued about the real date and time of Christ's birth. To have a unified celebration, the ancient church leaders had decided to have December 25 as a Christmas Day since December 25 was already celebrating to festivals: natalis solis invicti (the Roman "birth of the unconquered sun"), and the birthday of Mithras, the Iranian "Sun of Righteousness" whose worship was popular with Roman soldiers.
Today's Christmas celebration is never been forgotten. As early as September, people are already preparing for the Christmas season. Gift-giving is always the part of the celebration. Let's always remember that Christmas Season is a recollection of the birth of our Savior. Give love on Christmas Day!
Merry Christmas!
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