Q&A for How to Celebrate Christmas

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas means Christ's Mass. Other traditions like the Christmas trees, lights, are from old Norwegian traditions as an antidote for the darkness of winter. Sales are merely a commercial tradition and are not actually to do with Christmas, just the time of year.

Try a grapevine wreath in your door and some blue/cool white color changing LED lights and smaller LED pure white lights. Go around the wreath with a decorative lace and glitter trim.

Catholic Christmas traditions include a Jesse Tree, Jesse Candle and Mary Candle. The Jesse systems tell the Bible story with picture symbols. There's also a St. Nicholas Day, but note that St. Nicholas is not to be confused with Santa Claus. You can do an internet search for "Catholic Christmas traditions" using your favorite search engine for more ideas or ask for advice from a priest at your local Catholic church.

No. Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Its also about gift-giving and being with family.

Traditional Christmas celebrations generally last two or three days, depending on when your Christmas partying will be done. However, most of the Christmas spirit will be spent from December 1 until a few days following January 1.

Say to yourself that if you take your time, the joy of presents will last longer. If that doesn't work, consider getting an advent calendar. You'll get a present every day, and it may calm everything down a bit.

There is no single place that is the best place to celebrate. You should find a place that you enjoy and that is fun, and celebrate there for a guaranteed good time.

Celebrate a non-religious Christmas then. Refer to the first tutorial, for a secular Christmas.

Pope Julius I is the person who declared that the birth of Jesus would be officially celebrated on December 25th, but many elements of Christmas come from previously existing Pagan holidays.

Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God who is worshiped in the Christian religion. His birthday was not December 25, but this is when we celebrate it.

An advent calendar is the perfect way to prepare if you really love Christmas. It's perfectly okay to have one a little ahead of schedule, even if it's unusual, if that's what you really enjoy. If someone asks, you can just say "I really love Christmas and putting this up is a way I get excited for it. It makes me happy."

Yes. Christmas etymologically came from the Old English words "Cristes maesse," which means "Christ's mass".

No. Having a secular Christmas would mean that your Christmas wouldn't be related to religion. Having a commercialized Christmas would mean that your Christmas would involve lots of purchased goods and material gifts.

Tell them he doesn't stalk them, he just needs to make sure they aren't being naughty. Consider getting them an Elf on the Shelf and reading them the story that comes with it.

No, it is an action movie. Though it is set during Christmastime, it is not very festive.

Secret Santa or White Elephant are both great activities for family to participate in.

That's perfectly fine! If you aren't Christian, you can just enjoy the festivities and have fun with your family and friends.

Originally, it was St. Nicholas who would fulfill a role similar to that of "Santa Claus." He would fill children's shoes with gifts, often to help the poor, which reflects many of the values of Jesus.

You can start celebrating Christmas whenever you like, though the decor, etc. might be annoying to anyone else that you live with.

Midnight Mass is when you celebrate at midnight, between midnight and the break of dawn.

Some might say it's connected to the three wise men giving baby Jesus gifts, but it's also now a way to appreciate your loved ones on the holidays. It's often one of the few times a year whole family gets together, not just immediate but extended family, so it's a chance to share with everyone.

A traditional Christmas dinner usually consists of turkey/chicken/goose, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, etc. Some typical Christmas desserts include fruit cakes, yule logs, and gingerbread houses, as well as Christmas cookies. Every country or region that celebrates Christmas has its own cuisine for Christmas, it is best to check for this online.

Yes. You can still celebrate Christmas, if you don't believe in Santa. Don't spoil the fun for those who do believe in Santa however, let them believe.

Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26. It has many of the traditional Christmas traditions (gifts, holiday trees) without religious context.

Fruitcake can be good. However, a common mistake is to leave it in the fridge for too long, causing it to harden.

Go to the wikiHow article: How to Care for Poinsettias and you'll get full instructions to help you.

You can play it whenever you like! However, if it's between mid-January and November, you'll find that others may not be enthusiastic about hearing it.

Yes. Christmas is celebrated as part of the holiday season worldwide by non-Christians. Customs associated in various countries with Christmas have a mix of pre-Christian, Christian, and secular themes and origins.

If your dog knocks ornaments off your tree, consider hanging the ornaments a little higher (avoiding the bottom row or two if possible on your tree.) Paper clips will most likely work well as ornament hooks.

They include gingerbread houses, candles on the tree, presents on Christmas Eve, as well as the advent calendar/wreath.