One of the greatest holidays of Christianity is Christmas.
This holiday is celebrated by Catholics on 25th December, and orthodox on 7th January new style. The main symbols of the Christmas are Christmas crowns, candles and bells.
This holiday is established in honour of Jesus Christ's birth in Bethlehem. Many Christians believe that the birth of Jesus fulfilled prophecies from the Old Testament.
Christmas tradition Up to Christmas orthodox believers keep the fasting for 40 days. A Christmas lent is the last one in a year.
Christmas tree There are numerous giant and charming tales about the origin of the Christmas tree. Since ancient times, evergreen trees have been revered as a present of fertility.
T he tradition of Christmas gift-giving is shrouded in something of a mystery. Christmas gifts are hidden under a fur-tree and are given each other on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve people give each other Christmas cards.
Christmas is a very light holiday of Orthodoxy, a holiday of kindness.