CHRISTMAS Riponenkov Dima Christmas is a Christian

CHRISTMAS Riponenkov Dima

Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ

Indeed, to people all over the world, Christmas is a time of gathering with loved ones and of giving and receiving presents. Some families open their presents on Christmas Eve

You see most children under 10 years of age believe wholeheartedly that a magical person named Santa Claus

Perhaps no other holiday has developed a set of customs and symbols as rich and varied as that of Christmas.

Perhaps no other holiday has developed a set of customs and symbols as rich and varied as that of Christmas.

Other ornaments and symbols found decorating the Christmas tree are glass bulbs in numerous colours and shapes, peppermint candy canes, wreaths, bells, fluffy white "angel's hair", or shiny tinsel (thin strips of metal foil) are often strewn over the boughs as finishing touches.

The tree is usually crowned with a bright star or the graceful figure of the Christmas angel.

Mistletoe is another Christmas symbol. It is an interesting green parasitic plant, which grows in globe-like formations high up in the branches of oak trees. Sprigs of it are tied together with ribbons and hung up in doorways.

By custom anyone standing under the mistletoe gets to be kissed. This certainly adds to the warmth of the season!