Christmas Celebrations
Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Well what can I say another year nearly over I hope next year is as good as this one I have had a lot of fun that I have shared with you. I love Christmas and the ritual of present giving I am always grateful and pleased with any gifts I receive, Don’t be afraid to buy me a present
A wide range of people and objects represent Christmas. These include baby Jesus, the Nativity and the Three Kings, but also Santa Claus, reindeer and elves. Common objects at this time of year are pine trees, holly, decorations, fairy lights, candles and presents. Christmas Day is now truly a mix of religious celebration and commercial interests.
People celebrate Christmas Day in many ways. It is often combined with customs from pre-Christian winter celebrations. Many people decorate their homes, visit family or friends and exchange gifts. In the days or even weeks before Christmas Day, many people decorate their homes and gardens with lights, Christmas trees and much more.
It is common to organise a special meal, often consisting of turkey and a lot of other festive foods, for family or friends and exchange gifts with them. Children, in particular, often receive a lot of gifts from their parents and other relatives and the mythical figure Santa Claus. This has led to Christmas Day becoming an increasingly commercialised holiday, with a lot of families spending a large part of their income on gifts and food.
A lot of plays and songs have a aspect of Christmas as a theme. (I love Santa Baby by the one and only Marilyn Munro) Some groups arrange meals, shelter or charitable projects for people without a home or with very little money.
I myself will be watching my weight so I will not be stuffing in all the goodies that will be around at Christmas as nice as they will be (will power required)
Don’t be afraid to buy me a present but present or not I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I will be wearing Red.
Its not what is under the tree that matters it is who is gathered around it
Ashley always a pleasure Jingle those bells xxx