ChristmasYesChristianityOne of the most important festivals is mainly to celebrate the birthday of Jesus. And this traditional festival has been held in Christian and non-Christian countries all over the world.
In this case, Jesus should have been born on the night between Christmas Eve on December 24th and Christmas Day on December 25th (the true birthday is unknown). In Christian countries, Christmas is a dual representative of religious holidays and cultural festivals. In addition to participating in church ceremonies and activities, related decorations can also be seen on households, line numbers and streets, and it is also an important business season; and The habit of celebrating Christmas has also expanded to the whole world with the influence of modern Western countries. However, in areas where Christianity is not mainstream (such as East Asia), except for local church groups, Christmas is often linked to consumer activities, and just like the combination of the "Christmas and New Year season" in Western countries and the Gregorian New Year, the holiday time is stretched to several times. Week has become one of the important shopping seasons throughout the year.
This time of the year is winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere; although "White Christmas" is a cultural feature in many songs and poems, it is actually quite rare in most temperate regions.
Despite many traditional calendars, the Gregorian New Year occurs on December 31, but it is a major holiday in many parts of the world.
And in some countries that belong to the Orthodox Church, likeRussiaAnd Eastern European countries celebrate Christmas from January 6th to 7th (that is, December 25th in the Julian calendar), and the form is the same and similar.
arrival
Since Christmas is the main holiday in many countries, the expenses for accommodation and transportation are often higher than usual, and even some transportation industries "will" increase prices; choosing to travel two days before Christmas will make the cost even more expensive. Affordable. In the northern temperate zone,Cold weatherAnd dark hours may make travel more complicated; in the northWinter drivingThe situation is also unpredictable. All transportation systems will be prone to crowds during this time. Traffic jams on urban roads are almost certain, while airports may be overcrowded (even flight delays), and railways may be seriously overbooked ( If possible, please book your seat before Christmas). If you cannot adjust your travel plan, please try to be prepared and face the situation in a relaxed manner; andTravel with childrenPlease make sure that they understand that any unpleasantness will be encountered when they arrive on the trip.
Please keep in mind that in most Western countries, many domestic stores close their business during Christmas; in some cases, from noon on Christmas Eve, many store employees are about to go home for the holidays. This means that during this period of time, it will be very difficult or even impossible for you to buy food or other daily necessities; and public transportation may not be in operation during this period, so you should deal with it in advance. Preparation for this day.
Activity
- Christian churchCelebrate Christmas in different ways.
- Christmas market
- Reindeer hunting
- ice skatingAnd otherWinter sports
- Department stores, shopping malls, and some small shops have special Christmas events in many lively cities; they are more common in Asia.
- Many western cities use lights to decorate their main streets; sometimes even parks and entire communities blend into this atmosphere.
- In late November, many communities will hold "Santa Claus Parade" or "Christmas Parade."
- Many communities hold parties during the New Year.
destination
There are also many people who choose to travel to the southern hemisphere during this period or travel to tropical countries; nonetheless, some people like to experience in the northern hemisphereWinter sports, Or just want to experience the travel of white Christmas. Although Christmas is celebrated in most countries, there are some countries that do not celebrate it, and even those who celebrate Christmas in some countries will be targeted by government concerns or extreme religious activists.
Alps
Many people will go there during ChristmasAlpsFrom this one can imagine that there must be a lot of people.
Nordic countries
althoughNordic countriesIt is famous for its snow, but the chances of Christmas in the White House in the Nordic capital are small; fromHelsinkiBarely have a chance, inCopenhagenIs very unusual. In December, you can go to the northern city or high mountains to see the snow of Bai Haai.
Every Nordic country will claimSanta Claus'S home is right there. Although Rovaniemi has a famous Santa Claus theme park, in SwedenMullaThere are similar small parks.DenmarkPeople say that Santa Claus livesGreenland。
Nordic people celebrate Christmas with their families on the 24th and a major nightlife event on the 25th.
middle East
- West BankofBethlehemIt is the birthplace of Christ in the Bible. If visitors want to know about other biblical destinations, please seeHoly Land。
food
Christmas dinner, also called Christmas dinner, Christmas dinner, Christmas dinner, is the primary meal of Christmas tradition. It is usually regarded as the main event of the day, bringing the whole family together to share food. In many ways, Christmas dinner is similar to a regular weekend dinner, butfoodThe quality is more exquisite, and it contains some extra items that are different from the usual dishes, such as bacon-wrapped sausage (also known as sausage rolls) and various types of potatoes (usually baked and mashed or mashed). The most famous feature of Christmas dinner is turkey, which is not only edible, but can also be used as a spot in the center of the table. In addition to food, there are some differences between the Christmas dinner and the holiday dinner, such as the use of high-quality tableware, the display of Christmas shortbread and sipping white wine.
If your plan involvesTravel across borders, Some countries will strictly prohibit the carrying of products with pathogens that may cause agricultural diseases, so certain types of food may be prohibited from being brought in.
drinks
Eggnog is very popular during Christmas and New Year in the United States and Canada.
In Northern Europe, mulled wine is very popular this season.
On the eve of New Year’s Day, there are many places whereAlcoholic beverageAs a drink; yestaxiIn other words, that day was also a very busy night, because it is often impossible for drunk people to drive or walk home by themselves.