Christmas Eve belongs to a major festival in western countries, but it is also very concerned about in China. Christmas Eve belongs to Christmas Eve. Christmas has a lot to do with Christianity. So, which day is Christmas Eve 2018? How did Christmas Eve come? Come and have a look.
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, shepherds guarding sheep in the wilderness suddenly heard a voice from heaven telling them about the birth of Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus came to the world to be the king of the world, so the angels spread the news to more people through these shepherds. Later, people followed the example of angels and spread the news of the birth of Jesus around on the night of Christmas Eve, which was called "good news" for later generations.
In Christian society, on Christmas Eve, every family traditionally puts a Christmas tree. 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 inner blessings and love, and prayed for happiness in the coming year.
Traditionally, many Christians participate in midnight mass or parties on Christmas Eve, usually held in churches around the world to mark the beginning of Christmas day. Some churches hold candlelight worship earlier in the evening. They usually have a drama performance of the birth story of Jesus and enjoy a big meal. The traditional dish in Germany is braised carp. In addition, Christmas Eve is also considered as a time for Santa Claus and similar figures in other regions to send gifts to good children.