Eve is coming and Christmas is approaching a carol says around, comes the birth of Jesus which I think is more important than any gift and I hope born in each of your hearts . Well
begin counting as I lived in the waiting list for 4 weeks almost exactly the advent began and as usual in my house every year we celebrated in family night. In my opinion is one of the best things we can do much to nourish the individual.
The weeks went by quickly, in fact the year, and at least I realized was missing less than a week and still had nothing trimmed in house, it was then that I started with the tree waiting then finish the rest. But these days just are painting the entire front of my house, family building and stopped almost all dusty and full of paint sanded . The thing is that as recently advanced a little today as I stress with a PBH chamba of my mother with the help of my aunt generously every year as the birth of weapon finished decorating the house.
I love to see the streets full of Christmas spirit , but of course I hope you do not forget what is most important in this day and the reason for the conclusion, which I mentioned at the beginning of the post.
Now write some very interesting things that my mom found wandering on the internet and I found interesting, I want to share with you and I hope this may make them look better and live good tonight, this Christmas, the arrival of the Lord.
Here we go:
Over time, it has formed a number of customs around Christmas to give to this celebration, a festive atmosphere.
to live more intensely this Christmas, we suggest you know the symbols, gestures, customs and prayers.
The wreath : In the sixteenth century Catholic and Protestant Germans used this symbol to celebrate Advent: Those containing primitive customs a seed of truth that he could now express the ultimate truth: Jesus is the light that has come, that is with us and will come with glory. Candles anticipate the coming of the light in Christmas, Jesus Christ.
evergreen branches remind us that Jesus is the eternal light. In cold countries are chosen branches of trees that lose their leaves in winter, to symbolize that God does not change.
The circle reminds us that God has no beginning or end, is eternal.
recall the long wait for Humanity, falling into sin, living in darkness. The People of Israel received God's promise and the prophets kept alive in our hearts. We, through baptism, we called to be prophets and proclaim the kingdom of God. So that we, in Christ, we are light.
Christmas Tree: It's nod-European origin. The Germans loved the trees that remained green throughout the winter. The Romans appropriated the Nordic signs and joined theirs. In imperial Rome, the young people out in the spring to spin with a pine to announce the arrival of this season.
Christians found that such signs could have an affinity with the mysteries celebrated and began using a fir tree laden with apples, also a pole adorned with colorful balloons and flares. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the two symbols were combined and emerged the current tree. For Christians the Christmas tree is the symbol of Jesus, the tree of life, which is growing year after year in our hearts and illuminates the "Light of the Nations."
Surely Jesus is that Light and the best gift that God the Father has given us.
A family prepares the Christmas tree and strives to radiate Christ, is creating the most valuable area to live and increase faith.
The crib: The tradition of representing the Lord's birth dates from the thirteenth century Christians. This initiative is due to St. Francis of Assisi who to take advantage of better spiritual mystery of the Nativity thought into play where the Redeemer was born.
There are so put together a stable carrying the same animal and were located the various characters, the Virgin, St. Joseph, the shepherds and the animals, and pondered what his attitude towards the child-god who had become man to save men. From this, began the idea of \u200b\u200busing shapes to build the nativity scene, especially in Italy and then through to the rest of Europe and the whole Christian world. Since it is a practice that was only between Catholics and Protestants that followed after the sixteenth century Reformation.
Also, cribs, took their characteristics as regions, such as the Neapolitan crib, where the characters are dressed as peasants in southern Italy, or the fact his figures be true works of art as life-size Nativity scene made of carved wood painted by artisans Oberammergau, Germany, which was gifted to the Pope and is assembled every year in St. Peter's Basilica.
Christmas Star: On the good news of the birth of Jesus tell Christians that appeared in the sky a star. The Wizards, who came from the East seeking Jesus, they were guided by the star to Bethlehem.
The bright star has four points representing the four directions of the earth: north, south, east and west of where the men came to worship the great light that is the Son of God.
Christ is our star, the star that points the way of life. The closer we come to light, more light and we are also star leading others to an encounter with God. Every Christian is a star of faith, love, hope for his brother. Our family, our community can also be a star for others if they truly live the gospel of Jesus.
Bells: The campaign launches messages in the air. The birth of Jesus is the great message that needs to be advertised and communicated to all. Also the hood is a sign with joy the great events are announced at the touch of festive bells.
At Christmas bells we mean that we are happy that the Son of God became man to be with us. And this joy we want to communicate to everyone. We want the message of the birth of Jesus, strong and pervasive spread everywhere.
Christmas Ornaments: The colorful decorations that adorn the Christmas tree they mean the fruits of the living tree that is Jesus. They are wonderful gifts that brought the birth of Jesus are the good deeds of those living in Jesus and like Jesus.
Jesus teaches love, forgiveness, solidarity, truth, prayer, faith, hope, mercy, obedience to the will of the Father ..., all these good deeds give us joy, beauty, happiness and leave cute colorful ornaments the tree.
Christmas Gifts and Greetings: When we love someone, we give gifts. God loves us and wants our happiness, that gave us the greatest gift of all, gave us His Son Jesus. In every Christmas we received the Son of God living among us.
We also want to return that gift and, as we know, what Jesus taught us that he is in every one of us, we believe that giving gifts to our brothers are giving to Jesus himself.
Giving gifts to others, to ourselves, to God, to live the Christian life is love, service and a donation for the happiness of the brothers.
In 1846, an artist and trader named JC Horsley, first presented a card, which recreated a beautiful family picture, toast and party, the desire to:
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" greeting was
This original immediately followed.
When you send a Christmas card we are looking forward to happiness, but also met again, and remember the historical event of our salvation: the birth of the Son of God in Bethlehem.
The Christmas table : Dinner is a time when families gather to preserve life through food material.
Christmas dinner meant that our real life is Christ, the Son of God we are celebrating.
this dinner also reminds us of the Last Supper where Jesus gave us as food to stay with us through the Eucharist.
Christmas Candles: The candles symbolize the presence of Christ as light of the world. He himself says: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness."
Lighting candles at Christmas, we demonstrate our faith in Jesus, we say that we too want to be a light to our brothers, trying to live like him.
When the state of the world are not going smoothly, try to see if we are moving away from the light that is Jesus Christ.
Because we live in its light, no love, justice, understanding, a world of brothers and peace.
Every Christmas should help us renew our faith in Jesus Christ and live in it, in its light, and thus be well with him, Light of the world.
PS: Merry Christmas and Many Blessings. The text link is here can read more about this. I think the post is rather long but worthwhile. Do not forget the true meaning of Christmas.
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