According to GTY.Org, Christmas (also called Nativity, Noël, Yule, and Xmas) is the annual festival celebrated by Christians all over the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ who was sent by God to come and die on the cross of Calvary.
Christmas is most commonly observed on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world - both Christians and members of the other religions. The term Christmas was derived from Mass Of Christ, which is the Eucharist or Communion and it is where Christians remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas is one of the holidays people all over the world look forward to. The winter season, the Santa Claus and Father Christmas, and many other things add fun to this wonderful season. Whether you are celebrating it in the religious way (in churches) or in a secular way, there is always a lot of fun and much to enjoy.
I'll be presenting a few ways to celebrate the religious and secular Christmas and have the best fun out of it.
How to celebrate a religious Christmas
1) Reflect and think about the reason for celebrating Christmas. Why is there Christmas? Why did Jesus Christ die? Ask yourself these questions and think of answers. You can read the Bible, the book of Matthew Chapters 1 and 2, and the Gospel according to Luke Chapters 1 and 2, they'll have answers to these questions.
2) Let your kids know what Christmas is. Call your family together, if possible, and with beautiful illustrations, describe Christianity to your kids. Tell them why Christianity is the best religion for you and read the Bible together with them.
3) Invite God to come and Celebrate The Day with you. As a Christian, praying to God is very essential.
You should invite God through prayers to come and celebrate the day with you.
4) Celebrate with other people. Spend time with friends and other family members. Going to the church will also be a nice option.
5) Give to others, giving is loving. There is a saying that 'givers never lack.' Go out to the streets, give to the needy, make them happy by celebrating with them.
6) Be thankful to God for bringing you to Christmas. The Bible say's that in 'everything we should give thanks.' Bring out some time to thank God for making it possible for you to reach December 25, and remember the things he had done for you. They are worth thanking him for.
How to celebrate a secular Christmas
1) Do something fun with your family: You can shoot bangers and fireworks, visit the beaches, go on picnics or even stay indoors preparing cakes. In everything, make sure it is fun.
2) Give: Consider giving to both the needy and those that don't really need. Wrap up gifts in papers and post to friends. You can also share Christmas text-messages to added fun to the whole festival.
3) Watch Christmas videos: There are many things to watch, cartoons, movies, and even music videos.
It's worth celebrating.
4) Go Christmas caroling. Practice different Christmas carols and sing them. there are many songs to choose from 'Jingle Bells,' 'Silver Bells,' 'The Little Drummer Boy,' 'Let it Snow,' and many others.
There are many activities to engage and have fun in during Christmas, choose the ones you love and enjoy.
