Christmas is coming, know the significance of it and why the tree is decorated

On Wednesday, 25 December is Christmas, the most important festival of Christianity. It was on this date that the Lord Jesus was born in Jerusalem, Israel. The birthday of Lord Jesus is celebrated around the world on 25 December and many traditions are prevalent for it. People who follow Christianity decorate their home on Christmas. Christmas tree is specially decorated in the house. People dress up like Santa Claus. Cards are given to your near and dear ones to wish them Christmas. Know the special things related to these traditions.

Why decorate Christmas Tree

A special kind of tree is decorated on Christmas. This tree is of evergreen Douglas, Balsam or fur. Colorful lights are put on it, bells are tied, garlands are decorated with flowers and other beautiful things. In relation to this tree, it is said that there is no negativity in the houses where this tree occurs. It is believed that the tradition of decorating this tree started from Germany. When Jesus Christ was born, his parents were greeted by the gods. For this, the gods decorated an evergreen fur with stars. Ever since that day, evergreens decorate the fur tree as a symbol of the Christmas tree. The first person to start it was an English evangelist named Bonifence Tuyo.

• The Christmas tree should be placed to the right of the main gate. Its decoration should use the things we like. It increases happiness and prosperity in our lives.
• In England, there is a tradition of planting a Christmas tree on someone's birthday, marriage or death. Wishing a pleasant life while planting these trees.
• Regarding the Christmas tree, it is popular to believe that this tree was planted in Adam's garden too. At that time, Eve had cut its fruit. Whereas God forbid to cut the fruit of this tree. After this the leaves of this tree shrunk and fell and stopped its growth. This tree started growing again when Jesus was born.
• In the 16th century, whenever trees of Adam and Eve were played in Germany, fur trees were planted. Pyramids were also placed on the stage and star was placed. Over time, the pyramid and the fur tree merged and the tree became named the Christmas tree.

Saint Nicholas was the real Santa

Santa Claus also has a special significance on Christmas. According to the belief associated with Santa Claus, his house is at the North Pole and he rides on a flying reindeer cart. The modern form of Santa has existed since the 19th century, before which Santa did not have such a form. About one and a half thousand years ago a saint named Nicholas was born. Saint Nicholas is considered to be the father of the real Santa and Santa. 

• Saint Nicholas was born in a wealthy family about 280 years after the death of Jesus in the third century. His parents died in his childhood.
• Nicholas was a devotee of the Lord Jesus from the beginning. He grew up to become a Christian clergyman. He later became a bishop. Saint Nicholas loved giving gifts to needy people and children.
• Saint Nicholas distributed his gifts at midnight, as he wanted to keep his identity a secret.
• He was thick, cheerful, with a white beard in Santa's modern form. Santa always wore a red collar with a white collar. This form is famous today.