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Why did Christmas turn out to be all about presents when its really about Jesus's birth?
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∙ 12y ago
Don't you get presents in your birthday??? Well since we can't find Jesus to give him the presents we exchange them!!! ^^
No I'm just kidding. I think it's because at the same time we started counting the years, so it's not just his birthday we celebrate (personally I don't even believe in god) but we celebrate the fact that we have lived one more year and there is one more to come. So giving gifts to others is a way to saw this happiness and of course for our capitalistic society and the companies to make money (that's why we get fed up with toy advertisements every year this time).
Anyway when you get a present don't buy big fancy stuff but something he/she will appreciate.
Actually, Christmas is not Jesus' birthday. Christmas is a pagan holiday. Please refer to "The Encyclopedia Americana," 1977, Vol. 6, p.666. Also, you may want to check out "The New Catholic Encyclopedia", 1967, Vol. III, p. 656. I'm a firm believer in The Bible. Nowhere in the Bible does it give a date as to when Jesus was born. Obviously, the date is unimportant, or Jehovah God would have had it recorded, just as He inspired men to record other vital statistics.
The origin of gifts around Christmas started in the meddle ages when St Nicholas who was both rich and a Bishop became a "Gift Giver". This practice included leaving small gifts by those that could afford to do so at the home of someone who was poor and in need. The present was normally left in the dead of night to keep the identity of the giver secret.
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Why are there 13 Christmas desserts in Provence?
the thirteen desserts symbolize Everyone who was at baby jesuss birth counting baby jesus. in france the eat it on christmas.
Why do kids open their presents on Christmas day?
It has been a tradition to give presents and to open them Christmas Day. It is also in celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.
What is the true meaning behind Christmas?
It is about Jesus's birth, not just about presents.
What is the important of Christmas?
It is the Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Why did the whos still celebrate Christmas after the Grinch stole their presents and food?
Because Christmas isn't about presents and food, it is about celebrating life and togetherness, and the birth of Christ.
Are presents the real reason for Christmas?
No. It is a holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
What are Christmas presents representative of?
The gifts given to Jesus at his birth by the wise men.
When its Christmas Day why do you give presents?
Gifts are given at Christmas as a reminder of the gifts that were given to baby Jesus by the wise men.
Why do you have presents on Christmas day?
we have presents because santa started by giving toys to poor children then because the birth of Jesus he disided to give everyone presents.
What happens during Christmas in England?
Christmas is a time when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. They have food and decorations exchange presents.
What happens at Christmas?
people celebrate the birth of jesus and give people presents!!! xxx
Why do we get presents?
People give presents in order to celebrate the birth of Christ, which is what "Christmas" means. They are an expression of love, thanks and happiness. They do not have to be expensive.because when jesus was born kings came and gave him gold and sents and Christmas is a great time to show someone that you really appreciate them. People use Christmas as an opportunity to give more to others especially to the less fortunates.
