In starting off the month of December and the Christmas Holiday, I thought it would be interesting to share some Christmas season fun facts.
1. Christmas Celebrates The Birth Of Jesus Christ.
Christmas is an annual Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The 25th day of December was chosen to mark His birthday many years after His death, resurrection and ascension. This important Christian holiday is celebrated by Christians all over the world.
2. Christmas Trees Were First Used By Ancient Egyptians And Romans.
The origin or the use of Christmas trees goes way back to ancient Egyptians and Romans. They used evergreen trees like fir or pine trees, wreaths, and garlands. The use of modern Christmas trees started in Germany in the 16th century. The German tradition of candlelit Christmas trees was first brought to America in the 1800s. Instead of the beautiful decorations that we see on them today, they were decorated with fruits and nuts.
3. The Baby Jesus Was The First To Receive Some Wonderful Gifts At Christmas
When He Was Born.
When Jesus was born, a bright star shone in the sky. Three kings followed this star and made a long journey to the birthplace of Jesus. They bore with them gifts of gold, frankincense (aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes), and Myrrh (a natural gum or resin extracted from a number of small, thorny tree species used for perfume, incense and medicine as an analgesic).
4. The Christmas Wreath Is A Symbol Of Love And Eternal Life.
The Christmas wreath is representative of the crown of thorns that Jesus wore. Eventually, the colors of Christmas: red, green, and gold were added. Red is said to represent the blood of Jesus, green is supposed to symbolize life, and gold stands for royalty and light. And the evergreen foliage used to make Christmas wreaths symbolizes the continuity of life and nature even in the darkest days of winters.
5. Alabama Was The First State In The US To Have Recognized Christmas
As An Official Holiday.
Alabama was the first state in the US to recognize Christmas as a holiday in the year 1836. I imagine that you didn’t know this, but you know it now. If you are curious to know about the last state in the continental US to recognize the holiday, well here it is, it’s Oklahoma. Oklahoma recognized Christmas as a holiday in the year 1907.
6. The Traditional Christmas Meal Is Not What You Think It Is.
The traditional Christmas meal in England before turkey or ham became the obvious choice of food for the holidays was a pig’s head covered with mustard. Wow, that's pretty wild.
Hope you enjoyed these fun facts.
Blessings and stay safe,
Pastor Chuck
1. Christmas Celebrates The Birth Of Jesus Christ.
Christmas is an annual Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The 25th day of December was chosen to mark His birthday many years after His death, resurrection and ascension. This important Christian holiday is celebrated by Christians all over the world.
2. Christmas Trees Were First Used By Ancient Egyptians And Romans.
The origin or the use of Christmas trees goes way back to ancient Egyptians and Romans. They used evergreen trees like fir or pine trees, wreaths, and garlands. The use of modern Christmas trees started in Germany in the 16th century. The German tradition of candlelit Christmas trees was first brought to America in the 1800s. Instead of the beautiful decorations that we see on them today, they were decorated with fruits and nuts.
3. The Baby Jesus Was The First To Receive Some Wonderful Gifts At Christmas
When He Was Born.
When Jesus was born, a bright star shone in the sky. Three kings followed this star and made a long journey to the birthplace of Jesus. They bore with them gifts of gold, frankincense (aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes), and Myrrh (a natural gum or resin extracted from a number of small, thorny tree species used for perfume, incense and medicine as an analgesic).
4. The Christmas Wreath Is A Symbol Of Love And Eternal Life.
The Christmas wreath is representative of the crown of thorns that Jesus wore. Eventually, the colors of Christmas: red, green, and gold were added. Red is said to represent the blood of Jesus, green is supposed to symbolize life, and gold stands for royalty and light. And the evergreen foliage used to make Christmas wreaths symbolizes the continuity of life and nature even in the darkest days of winters.
5. Alabama Was The First State In The US To Have Recognized Christmas
As An Official Holiday.
Alabama was the first state in the US to recognize Christmas as a holiday in the year 1836. I imagine that you didn’t know this, but you know it now. If you are curious to know about the last state in the continental US to recognize the holiday, well here it is, it’s Oklahoma. Oklahoma recognized Christmas as a holiday in the year 1907.
6. The Traditional Christmas Meal Is Not What You Think It Is.
The traditional Christmas meal in England before turkey or ham became the obvious choice of food for the holidays was a pig’s head covered with mustard. Wow, that's pretty wild.
Hope you enjoyed these fun facts.
Blessings and stay safe,
Pastor Chuck
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