Christmats presents

1、 Christmas Presents2134The Origin of Christmas Presents When Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?Where can we find those presents? Why Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?One of the main reasons we have the custom of giving and receiving presents at Christmas, is to remind us of the presents given to Jesus by t

2、he Wise Men: Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh.The Wisemen visiting JesusFrankincense was a perfume used in Jewish worship and, as a gift, it showed that people would worship Jesus.Gold was associated with Kings and Christians believe that Jesus is the King of Kings.Myrrh was a perfume that was put on de

3、ad bodies to make them smell nice and, as a gift, it showed that Jesus would suffer and die.The Origin of Christmas Presents The Origin of Christmas Presents All over the world, families and friends give presents to each other. Most children around the world believe in a Christmas gift bringer. Its

4、often St. Nicholas, Santa Claus or Father Christmas, but in Germany they believe that it is the Christkind, in Spain they believe it is the Wise Men and in Italy they believe it is an old lady called Befana.It is hard to imagine celebrating Christmas in the modern world without thinking about giving

5、 gifts. But, have you ever thought to yourself, “Why do we give gifts at Christmas?” In some ways, the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is a very ancient tradition. In other ways, giving gifts at Christmas is a relatively new development, as well.Today, we all give gifts at Christmas for our o

6、wn reasons. At times, giving gifts at Christmas becomes almost mechanical, and a chore; when this happens, it is worth stepping aside for a few moments to consider why exactly you give gifts at Christmas.Anyway, it is a way to celebrate the Christian holy day. For others, it is a special time to let

7、 family and friends know that you care by giving gifts.Why Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?Why Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?Presents are opened on different days over the world. The earliest presents are opened is on St. Nicholas Eve on December 5th when children in Holland of ten receive their prese

8、nts. On St. Nicholas Day (6th December) children in Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic and some other European countries open some of their presents.Children in the UK, USA and many other countries, such as Japan, open their presents on Christmas Day, December 25th. The latest presents are opened on J

9、anuary 6th (a month after the earliest). This is known as Epiphany and is mainly celebrated in Catholic countries such Spain and Mexico.When Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?When Do We Give Gifts at Christmas?Where can you find those presents?Where can you find those presents?These presents are also le

10、ft in different places! In most of Europe, the presents are left in shoes or boots put out by the children. In Italy, the UK and the USA presents are left in stockings, often left hanging by a fire place. In many countries, presents for friends and family may be left under the Christmas Tree. In the UK, they are often opened on Christmas day morning with all the family t