What day do you wish a Merry Christmas?
The birth of Christ is - if you take it seriously - not only celebrated on three days, but already during Advent. The coming of Jesus Christ is "officially" celebrated on the 24th. December: In many families it is customary to celebrate together on this day, to eat and to look forward to the next two days, the 1st of December. and 2. Christmas holiday to look forward to. But when exactly do you wish each other a Merry Christmas?
The birth of Christ - then you wish a Merry Christmas
- According to ancient tradition, Christmas Eve is the day on which Christ was born. Because this event was given such an important meaning or was once decided by high-ranking members of the church institution to "add" two additional days to properly celebrate the birth of the Lord over a total of three days.
- According to an old tradition, however, people do not wish for December of each year Merry Christmas, but in fact only on the first or Boxing Day.
On this day you exchange the Christmas greeting
- On the night of the 24th December the baby Jesus was born. A truly earth-shattering occasion that is of fundamental importance to Christians today - and a good reason to celebrate.
- Because the Messiah's confinement took place in the night, Christmas Eve was not filled with magic until late at night. This is how it has been handled since then: On 24. December it was customary at the time for the farmers to still do their work in the fields during the day and the (country) women to prepare the food and bring the apartments "to a shine".
- At that time people sat down comfortably at the end of the day, told stories and exchanged small gifts as a symbol of God's generosity and goodness.
As with many other people in Germany, maybe in your family ...
- However, the actual religious celebrations did not usually begin until the following day.
- It has remained that way in Germany to this day. Accordingly, in large parts of the country it is also common not to meet until and 2. Christmas day merry christmas wishes.
Best wishes for the festival
- Nevertheless, today it is of course not "forbidden" to exchange Christmas greetings earlier. In these fast-paced times, it is not always possible to meet all friends, acquaintances and relatives at the festival.
- So it is quite legitimate to wish a Merry Christmas in the Advent season, for example when it is clear that you will no longer meet at Christmas.
- Even in letters or in the context of electronic communication, it is very common to wish a happy holiday both on Christmas Eve and in the four weeks before (at the earliest).
After all, the Advent season is a phase of preparation for the festival. In principle, said two words are not subject to any exact time restrictions either. So it is "allowed" in the future to give happy people to the people you meet even before the two Christmas holidays Christmas to wish.
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