Christmas is the most important Christian holiday of the year but
has its roots in ancient times, in pagan festivals. Initially
tradition was linked to the closing of the seasonal cycle and the opening of the new year. In envi
period, the darkness of the night reaches its maximum extension and the least daylight. We then
the longest night and shortest day of the year.
's a moment almost of rebirth of the sun, which brings with it new life and new agricultural activity.
The religious festival celebrated today commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, which in Western Christianity falls on December 25.
In France, Father Christmas did not leave his presents under the tree, but inside the shoes of the children!
Burning of the Yule log, and eat the Buche de Noel, a chocolate cake that is shaped into the trunk!
In Poland families celebrate Christmas with 12 courses on the table and you always leave a place in most, if a visitor arrives unexpectedly.
In some houses still putting some sheaves of wheat in the four corners of a room in memory of the stable where baby Jesus was born.
festeggiament In Spain, beginning with the Dec. 8 feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Nacimientos The cribs are called, and just as we are prepared in homes and churches.
In Germany and Austria are used much the advent calendar and wreath to mark how many days until Christmas.
Prepare marzipan and children receive the ragali by St. Nicholas (St Nicholas).
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