Christmas and Ghosts in ‘A Christmas Carol’

What is Christmas?

What is the significance of Christmas and how is it celebrated around the world?

Christmas

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. It is a feast central to the Christian liturgical year, preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night.

The celebration of Christmas is a time for gathering with family and loved ones, exchanging gifts, and spreading joy and goodwill. It is a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ and the message of peace and love that he brought to the world.

Christmas traditions vary from country to country, but common customs include decorating Christmas trees, hanging stockings by the fireplace, singing carols, and preparing special meals. In many cultures, Christmas is a time for giving to those in need and spreading kindness to others.

Overall, Christmas is a time of joy, generosity, and gratitude, celebrated by people of various faiths and backgrounds around the world.