The Origin of Christmas
Christmas (圣诞节), also known as Christmas or the birthday of Jesus, is the most important traditional festival in the West and the grandest festival in the Christian world. The most common explanation for the origin of Christmas is that it is a festival established by the Christian Church to commemorate the birth of Jesus. However, in fact, Christmas is not the birthday of Jesus. The Bible does not clearly record the date of Jesus' birth, nor does it mention this festival. Christmas originated from the pagan festival of ancient Rome - the day to commemorate the birth of the "Invincible Sun God". As time went by, Christmas gradually evolved into a festival that transcended religious significance and became a special day full of love and sharing. With the integration of global cultures, Christmas celebrations have gradually spread to all parts of the world and become a festival celebrated by the world.
Why is Christmas more popular than other festivals in China?
Although there are many festivals in the West, such as Thanksgiving, Easter, Hanukkah, etc., although these festivals also have a certain influence in China, their influence is far less than Christmas. So why is Christmas so popular in China?
First of all, Christmas celebrations are full of elements of joy and warmth. Customs such as the Christmas tree (derived from the German religious reformer Martin Luther), Santa Claus (derived from St. Nicholas), and gift exchange (derived from Saturnalia) add a joyful and mysterious atmosphere to this festival. Who can resist seeing the beautiful sight of the Christmas tree decorated with stars and Santa Claus in red clothes and white beard driving a reindeer sleigh to bring gifts to children? These beautiful elements have attracted countless Chinese people and made Christmas a festival worth looking forward to.
Secondly, the core spirit of Christmas - love and sharing, coincides with the values of family and reunion in Chinese culture. Whether in China or the West, the sense of ritual brought by the festival and the cherishment of family and friendship are the same. Christmas provides us with an opportunity to relax and cherish the people around us in our busy lives.
How modern Chinese celebrate Christmas
On the eve of Christmas, shopping malls and streets will be decorated in advance. Christmas trees, Christmas lights, ribbons, snowflakes and other elements are widely used to create a strong festive atmosphere. Merchants will hang decorations in front of their stores, play Christmas songs, and launch a series of Christmas-related products and promotions. Some shopping malls will even set up special Christmas scenes to attract customers to take photos and check in, becoming a popular place for people to celebrate Christmas. Many companies have also begun to celebrate Christmas and prepare to give employees some small gifts. These small gifts may be holiday-limited products, exquisite gift boxes, or simple greeting cards and blessings, conveying the warmth and blessings of the festival. The company will also organize some Christmas activities, such as group lunches and Christmas parties. Young people especially like to celebrate Christmas through social media. WeChat and Douyin have become platforms for them to share their holiday moods. On these platforms, people will post Christmas blessings, share Christmas gifts, and show off the beautiful moments of Christmas. In addition, various Christmas topics and challenges on social media have also attracted a large number of young people to participate. Everyone sends Christmas blessings to each other, sends emoticons to each other, and even participates in some online activities or games. The way to celebrate Christmas in China has gradually joined the tradition of family gatherings. Many young people will have Christmas dinner with their relatives and friends, give each other small gifts, and share their feelings and blessings. For children, Christmas is undoubtedly a long-awaited moment. They will wait for Santa Claus' gifts under the Christmas tree.
Love of Christmas - Yearning for a Better Life
Whether in Western countries or China, people's love for Christmas stems from the pursuit of a better life and the yearning for "loving oneself and others". Christmas is not only a festival to celebrate, but also a time to express love and hope. This festival reminds us to cherish the beauty of life, love ourselves and care for others, and also inspires us to work hard to create a better world.
Christmas Blessings - May people all over the world feel love and hope
In this holiday full of warmth and love, Tranmile, as a manufacturer of optical cable junction boxes dedicated to connecting the world, is willing to share this beautiful blessing with everyone: "May every friend feel the power of love and hope on this special day. No matter where you are, we hope to bring closer connections and unlimited possibilities to the world through our products and services."
Special Christmas Event
In order to thank customers for their support, Tranmile will give customers who place orders for samples a special Christmas gift during Christmas. The gift will be mailed together with the samples. First come, first served! Let us celebrate the wonderful time of love and sharing together in this warm holiday. The event time is: December 16 to December 31. Please contact us for specific information.
