The first winter month is upon us, so it’s the right time for an official Christmas countdown. What could be better than pre-Christmas hustle and bustle with advent calendars, decorations and gifts. But do we know anything about the reasons for these traditions or we follow them because that’s what everyone does? So, we’ve done some research and here are what we have.
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Who would think that apart from just being a door or window decoration, it’s actually viewed as an invitation to the spirit of Christmas to enter the home and bring luck. It’s also believed by Christians that wreaths represent the crown of thorns worn by Christ on the cross, wheres little berries symbolize drops of his blood.
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The most iconic symbol of Christmas is believed, keeps away evil spirits and illness.
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As for the legend, a widowed father of three daughters had some financial difficulties and could not provide for them. After some time, St Nicolas heard about his situation. He climbed down the family’s chimney and filled the girls’ stockings with gold coins.
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Our beloved gingerbread man, according to the Catholic Church, serves as a reminder of the time when God created Adam in the Garden of Eden.