Christmas Day is one of the most festive holidays in

many countries around the world. A Christian holiday

honoring the birth of Jesus Christ. Today, Christmas

is a time for family and friends to get together and

exchange gifts.

HISTORY Over two thousand years ago a young woman by the name of Mary

lived in the small town of Nazareth. Mary was married with a carpenter named Joseph. She was unaware of the significance of her life until one day an angel sent from God appeared before her. The angel Gabriel had good news for Mary. She had been chosen by God to have a special baby. The baby was to be God’s son and she would name him Jesus. Mary told Gabriel she would do whatever God asked.

Not long after the angel visit, Mary and Joseph were married. Together they made a long journey to Bethlehem where Mary was to have her baby. When they arrived in Bethlehem they did not have a place to stay because the inn was full. The kind innkeeper told them he had a stable where the animals lived that they could stay in for the night. Jesus, God’s Son, was born that night. Mary wrapped baby Jesus in a small cloth and placed him in a manger of hay.

According to popular myths Jesus Christ was born on December 25

CHRISTMAS TREES

ORNAMENTS

What do people do?

Many people have a day off work to spend time with their

families and loved ones on Christmas Day.

Festive activities include exchanging Christmas presents,

listen Christmas music or see movies, in order to joining

in Christmas traditions

For some people, Christmas is just a family time so that

they can see relatives traveling from different

geographical regions so as to bring them for this time of

year. Other people may choose to only invite friends to a

buffet or dinner.

Although Christmas Day is celebrated for all people, it is also a special day for the children receiving the gifts they have been craving. Many children believe in Santa Claus or Father Christmas, a character who is believed to provide Christmas gifts for children. Some children write "letters to Santa" a few weeks before Christmas Day, asking for a gift they want most. Even though it is a celebration enjoyed mostly by children, adults Christmas cards are also exchanged before Christmas Day.

Despite Christmas Day is a public holiday in the

world, regardless religion, many churches have

special Christmas Day services, some of which

include choirs, joyous singing, and meet-and-greet

opportunities after the church services.

In spite of all that may be present or may be

necessary, government offices, educational

institutions, many companies and post offices are

closed on this day.

Christmas is a day to feel:

Loved

Happy

Valued

Comfortable

Relaxed

Grateful

Blessed

Do you feel happy at that time?

Some people look extremely happy, others feel very

sad

Chocolate tastes delicious, people seems to be

relaxed, happy and lively

The decorative embellishments look wonderful

Christmas sounds fun !

REFERENCES http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/common/chri

stmas-day

http://www.thehistoryofchristmas.com/

http://es.slideshare.net/crisgarlop/christmas-traditions-and-symbols-etg?related=1

http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/fall03/bishop/Mexico/mexicanhistory.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/christmas