Christmas comes from the ancient English words that Christes Maesse. Which means "the worship of Jesus Christmas". The word "Christes Maesse" first found in ancient documents in English in 1038. And today this word is changed to Christmas.
History of Christmas Day.
This is the birthday of Jesus. As evidence that the Bible records Jesus born in the period of Sezar emperor Of the Roman Empire. He listed the census throughout the land.By the department of kereneus Syria prefect take policy to follow by registered the census throughout the territory. But in the Bible. Not stated what was jesus born birth date or months? That of historian analysis on december 25 as the date of the roman emperor set a date to celebrate the birthday of the solar deity since 274.The most roman respected god as a day that celebrates the emperor.Because the emperor is like the sun.Which give sunlight to human life. But Christians in the Roman Empire including the roman to change respected christ to celebrate the birthday of the sunshine of heaven turned to celebrate after christians religious freedom is restricted. Since 64-313 created until you instead of Jesus December 25 year 330. Christians began celebrating Christmas is officially and openly.
Element of the Christmas celebration.
1.Greeting. For Christmas celebration that the combination of words Merry Christmas Happy Christmas.Words merry in English traditional means peace and peace of mind. It is a compliment to the other people. To him peace and peace of mind on the christmas occasion.
2.Santa Cross. Saint (St.) Nicholas of the Mira city. This saint is a pope of Mira live in the century 4. Honored as the first Santa Claus. Because one day you climb up on the housetop of poor girls one disposable bag money into the chimney. Accidentally drop the bag of money on socks that girls hang alongside dry fireplace.
3.Christmas tree. Christmas tree or pine to be adorned with colorful light. Martin Luthor leading German church cut pine to home in December year 1540. Then in early 19th century, Christmas has started to spread to the UK and around the world.
4.Missa midnight. When Pope Julieas 1 anounced on December 25 as Christmas day.In that year he and good man to take another prayer walk and sing to the district belleham and to thee cave at Jesus birth. Enough to have a midnight . Pope would dedicate worship misza.
5. Candles and wreath. In the past Christain people group in Germany. Took the stick assembly similar circular wreath. Then remove the 4 Candles placed on the steering wheel. In Sunday night's first of festival prepares welcome. Everyone in the family will come together,black out, candles are one of the fire,pray for blessings and sing Christmas together.
6.Christmas music. Christmas music Start a 5 century which the author is monks and laity sing a Latin language. Focus on the meaning of the coming of Jesus. But in the 12 century was writing in a more fun, lively tunes from Italy.
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