7 Facts About Why Christmas Is Celebrated
5. Cracker Christmas
Have you heard about the Christmas cracker tradition? Well, the fact is it is still very popular amongst people. A traditional cracker is pulled by two people who attempt to tear it off. Anything can be placed in the cracker. A gift or a paper is ideally placed in cracker during the occasion of Christmas. The first cracker was invented by Tom Smith in the year 1847.
6. The traditional tree
The celebration of Christmas is incomplete without the traditional tree. But, do you know that the original tree was decorated using sugar fruits and candies. Even candles were placed all over the tree to make it look beautiful. Martin Luther made this tradition popular by using some lights and decorations on the tree.
7. Celebrated at night
Do you know that why Christmas is celebrated primarily at night? No one knows the real reason behind this. But, according to the early history the time of birth of Christ was night. Another reason is that Christmas is celebrated on 25th DEC. This being a date in winters is the darkest night. So, these are some evidences that prove that Christmas is celebrated at night.
There are many evidences and facts in the history books about Christmas. Some real facts do let you know about the real evidence about Christmas.
