Christmas Eve is the eve of Christmas and December 24 every year. It is a traditional western festival. In modern times, with the integration of Chinese and Western cultures, Christmas Eve has become a global Festival. What are the customs of Christmas Eve? Let's take a look at the complete collection of blessings on Christmas Eve.
Origin of Christmas Eve:
The origin of Christmas Eve is related to the birth of Jesus Christ. It is said that on the night of the birth of Jesus, the shepherd guarding the sheep in the wilderness suddenly heard a voice from heaven telling them the news of the birth of Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus came to the world to be the king of the world. Therefore, angels spread the news to more people through these shepherds. Later, following the example of angels, people spread the news of the birth of Jesus everywhere on Christmas Eve, so as to 'report good news' for future generations.
In Christian society, every family traditionally places a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. That night, the whole family gathered in the living room, sang Christmas songs around the Christmas tree, exchanged gifts, shared the joys and sorrows of life, expressed their inner blessing and love, and prayed for happiness in the coming year.
Christmas Eve is also considered a time for Santa Claus and similar figures in other areas to send gifts to good children. In Italy, gifts are opened on the morning of Christmas Eve, while in Britain, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Portugal and Poland, Christmas gifts are usually opened on Christmas Eve or on the morning of Christmas day. In most parts of Germany, Christmas gifts are opened on Christmas Eve (German bescherung). In Iceland, Christmas begins at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Church bells will ring. People will enjoy holiday dinner with their families, and then open gifts and spend the night together. In North America, most families open presents on Christmas morning. For divorced families, children may be separated for two days to celebrate with one of their father or mother. In Spain, gifts will not be opened until the morning of D & Iacute; a de Reyes on January 6. Many traditional Christmas stories take place on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Customs:
1. Christmas Eve is also regarded as a short day
In the UK, Christmas Eve is sometimes regarded as a short day (afternoon break) by banks and trading companies, such as working days.
2. The Catholic Christmas season begins on Christmas Eve
The Catholic Christmas season begins on Christmas Eve. Unless it's a Sunday. The vigil party is said to be on the morning of December 24. However, it is not allowed to attend the Christmas party before midnight.
3. Christians participate in midnight mass or gathering on Christmas Eve
Traditionally, many Christians participate in midnight mass or gathering on Christmas Eve, usually held in churches around the world to indicate the beginning of Christmas day. Some churches hold candlelight worship early in the evening, usually with a drama performance of the story of the birth of Jesus, as well as a big meal, usually Turkey or ham as the main course. The traditional dish in Germany is braised carp.
4. Give each other apples
In China, people also give apples to each other on Christmas Eve. Apple's' Apple 'is homonymous with Ping An's' ping'. Therefore, eating apples on Christmas Eve implies' ping an '.
5. Hold a new masquerade ball and celebrate Christmas Eve all night. It is a happy, peaceful and Carnival Christmas Eve and reunion night.
6. Family reunion
Tens of thousands of Europeans and Americans hurried home to reunite. The essential program on Christmas Eve is a party or party. Most European and American family members get together at home, have a big dinner, and then sit around the burning stove, play the piano and sing to share the happiness of their family.
7. Hang colorful socks at the head of the bed
It is said that on Christmas Eve, the Christmas husband Association will drive a reindeer sleigh full of gifts to give some children who have performed well in the past year. He will quietly climb into the house from the chimney and stuff the gifts in the socks hanging at the head of the bed. So children always hang colorful socks at the head of the bed, put a cup of hot milk next to the socks to quench the thirst of the hardworking Santa Claus, and send a big gift to themselves.
8. Exchange gifts and good news
On Christmas Eve, the whole family will gather in the living room, sing Christmas songs around the Christmas tree, exchange gifts, share the joys and sorrows of life in the past year, and express their inner blessings and love. On this night, I will see a group of lovely little boys or girls, holding poetry and playing guitar, singing poetry and reporting good news one by one.
Christmas Eve wechat blessing classic [i]
1. Christmas Eve, I can't afford any valuable gifts for you, so I have to entrust Santa Claus to send my heart to you. You should keep it well after you receive it. That's my heart. Baby, happy Christmas Eve!
2. Keep an eye on peace and keep good luck forever; Hold the hand of peace and let happiness go with you; Keep a safe nest and let happiness sing all the way; Say safe words and make the days picturesque. Christmas Eve, I wish you peace all your life!
3. On Christmas Eve, Ping'an immortal sends you peace. After Christmas and new year's day, you are healthy, happy, rich and smiling.
4. The blue sky is paper, the cold wind is pen, and the wish is ink. Point out sincere blessings on Christmas Eve. Describe happiness, add good luck and offer happiness to you who are reading the information. I wish you happiness forever, good luck and happiness forever.
5. Struggle is inevitable and pay is due. Gain is temporary, loss is forever. Happiness is relative, and pain needs to be forgotten. Festivals are not often, blessings can not be forgotten. May you be unforgettable every day, Christmas Eve is safe, your body is healthy, good luck is in pairs, and success is brilliant. Merry Christmas Eve and Christmas!
6. Christmas Eve prayer: cheating in exams will not be caught, helping people on the road will not be pulled, prices will be stable, money will be spent, decent work will not be flashy, love will not be left, and a healthy life will become a home. Friends, happy Christmas Eve!
7. Give you a coat on Christmas Eve: peace in front and happiness in back. Auspiciousness is the collar, Ruyi is the sleeve, happiness is the button, and your pocket is full of warmth. Put it on and let it accompany you every day!
8. The clear wind blows long clouds. The long clouds contain one after another of snow. One after another of snow is wrapped with continuous romance. Continuous romance will accompany you to spend a romantic Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!
9. In the middle of winter, I hope you are healthy and always happy like a kettle on the stove. Even if your ass is red, you still whistle happily and bubble happily with snot. Merry Christmas and Christmas Eve!
10. One day I polished Aladdin's lamp, and the lamp God said: I will meet your wish. I said: Please wish those who are reading text messages a merry Christmas!
11. On Christmas Eve, 'guide the rivers and mountains', SMS describes the magnificent scenery of the future, cares in beautiful dreams, thoughts piled into a tower, smiles at the years, the waves wash away the sand, may peace and happiness accompany us all over the world, year after year, and enjoy our family, wealth and glory.
12. Love is silent and love is eternal. When the bell rang on Christmas Eve, my heart was crying for you. May you be happy and safe! On such a Christmas, baby, our hearts are embracing each other!
13. Peace on Christmas Eve; Colorful lantern knot, dancing lightly; When the bell rings, auspiciousness is added; Care about love, hidden in the heart; Send blessings and be happy; Dreams come true, good luck even; Fortune, wealth and longevity are all things; Happiness is full, and things are fulfilled!
14. On Christmas Eve, the happy candlelight lights up for you, the lucky stars are bright and auspicious, the lucky eyes read the desire, and the surviving moonlight keeps the hope. Christmas Eve, auspicious night, I wish you happiness!
15. On Christmas Eve, I made a wish to Santa Claus: I hope that no matter how delicious your feet are, when you put on your socks tomorrow morning, you will receive the full blessings I entrusted Santa Claus to bring you and warm your heart and feet!
16. Christmas Eve has come. Blessings are right outside your door, waiting for you to open the door to welcome in; Christmas Eve is coming and the Christmas bell rings. May you be happy; Christmas Eve has come, new things have come, and dreams are about to be painted; Christmas Eve has come, send a text message you see, safe and happy every day.
Christmas Eve wechat blessing classic [2]
1. A good life is a god horse, rich and noble? one 's beauty was such as to overthrow cities and ruin states? have rights in one's hand? Both are wrong. A better life = ordinary + safe. The two worldly treasures of Christmas Eve are given to you. I hope you can cherish them all your life. I wish you happiness forever!
2. Christmas Eve is coming. I'll give you a sweet apple to keep you healthy and safe all your life; Send you a crispy pear to separate you from worry forever; Give you a delicious orange, wish you success in your career; Send you a sweet blessing. I wish you peace, happiness and happiness in your life!
3. On Christmas Eve, I pray for you a peace symbol, make a peace wish, gather a peace feeling, send a peace gift, pave a peace road, build a peace bridge, build a safe place, and get a lifetime peace blessing. Let you enjoy your life safely and walk the world happily.
4. Green fruit and yellow fruit are not as good as red fruit tonight. Red fruit, peace fruit, blessings and greetings are all available. It's better to keep it in your belly. As soon as the fruit is imported, happiness comes. As soon as the fruit enters the belly, peace and blessings are sent. Remember to eat red fruit on Christmas Eve!
5. The snow is still falling and the wind is still blowing. On Christmas Eve, accompanied by white snowflakes, cotton stockings filled with gifts are placed in front of the bed. Santa Claus looks down from your chimney and refuses to put down the gifts. He only listens to his humming softly: Wow, you lazy fellow, it's time to wash your feet! Ha ha, happy Christmas Eve!
6. Peace is a song, with happiness as the song and happiness as the word, singing among the mountains and rivers of life and echoing in the years. Christmas Eve, sing the peace song for you. May you enjoy happiness!
7. The most beautiful wish in the world is to wish you peace, especially on Christmas Eve. Today is Christmas Eve. May the blessings of peace warm you and bless you. May you be happy and safe all your life.
8. Christmas Eve is full of snow, wine and food, Santa Claus and reindeer knocking at the door. Close your eyes, feel the meteor, feel the snow under the starlight, crystal clear. The warmth of the festival, the concern of friends and the warm heart of blessings let us reflect each other. Peace is a blessing. Wish: Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve Happy!
9. In the castle where time and bells crisscross, there is a grand and grand party feast. The people there are happy, the food there is attractive, and the blessings there are sincere. I wish you happiness on this beautiful Christmas Eve, and I wish you peace every year, day and night.
10. The stars in the sky illuminate the road to success for you; The roaring wind sends greetings of peace; Flying snowflakes are Christmas Eve gifts; Finally, I send my most sincere Christmas Eve blessing.
11. On Christmas Eve, it is safe to talk about peace. The festival is happy, healthy and friendly. Life is sweet, smile, work is smooth, wealth is wide, gold and silver are piled up in a mountain, in a good mood, without worry, and every day is happy like the new year. I wish you happiness and peace forever.
12. Take the festive post, ride a happy car, go on a beautiful road, enter the peaceful yard, hear the happy fun, smell the delicious fruit, go into the laughing room and see