Christmas traditions in Europe Christmas The origin and the name given to this celebration are different depending on the country. For exemple, for the French word Noël definitely comes from the Latin word natalis(birth). The masses of Christ, held by English evangelists in December, gave birth to the English word "Christmas". "The Holy Night" is translated in German as Weihnacht.Taking place in the last few days of December, this holiday is not celebrated in the same way in every country. There are many symbols attached to this holiday in Europe, and each country has kept its own identity and traditions, while enriching them with influences form various other sources.
Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday celebrated every year always on the fourth Thursday in November. Squanto is one of the most famous Native Americans of our time. Born in Cape Cod around 1580, Squanto ended up becoming a well-known figure among the colonizing English people and Native Americans of his time. His tribe, the Pawtuxet band of the Wampanoag tribe, was considered one of the more influential in an area where English colonization grew common. Besides being a highly influential Native American figure of early New England, Squanto played a role in the earliest known Thanksgiving celebration.
Christmas means, to most people today, a chance to eat, party and give gifts. The word Christmas comes from the Old English phrase ‘Cristes Maesse’ which means the mass of Christ. The most popular explanation for Christmas is that it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The first record of the celebration was in Rome in AD360 but it wasn’t until AD440 that the Christian Church made the date of the celebration the 25th of December. However some other people believe that Christmas is not a celebration of Christ as even though Historians doe believe he was born on the 25th they are unsure of which month and it is likely it is a summer month.
Halloween is a holiday that most of Europe and North America celebrates to this day. It's original origins can be traced back to Roman times. Even though the etymology of the word, Halloween, is Christian, it is generally thought of to have pagan roots. Halloween is influenced heavily by the Celtic holiday Samhain, meaning “the end of summer”. In both Ireland and Scotland it was a belief that this physical world and the supernatural world were closest during this time, so magical things can happen.
He goes on to say that the “earliest reference to Christmas being marked as December 25th comes from the 2nd century after Jesus’ birth”. He states that the “first Christmas
When it is, the colors blue and purple are used, and children often receive chocolate treats each day. One most people celebrate, is Christmas. This is celebration of Jesus’ birth, which is unknown, but Christians have been celebrating it on December 25 for over hundreds of years. Christian traditions on Christmas include going to Christmas Eve mass or Christmas day mass. Christians go to thank God for providing the world with Jesus.
“Palladius founded a few churches in the Northeast of Ireland though the known Christian settlements and monasteries where mostly in the south ”. However, it is said that Palladius was soon chased out of the country by many pagans and fled to England where he died soon after. Despite his successes and the erection of several churches, Bishop Palladius is not known as he-who-brought-Christianity-to-Ireland. This title is usually given to his successor Patricius Magnous Sucatus, bettor known as Saint Patrick. Even though archaeological evidence shows that Christianity was present in Ireland prior to his landing in 432.According to O’Croinin Patrick came to Ireland in 432 landing at the sight of Palladius’ failure .
Each President since Lincoln announced Thanksgiving Day. Yet, in 1939, 1940, and 1941 Franklin D. Roosevelt announced Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to extend the Christmas shopping season. This agitated
Every year, as was tradition in my mexican- american family, the person in my family who’s birthday it was would receive gifts such as baked sweets, candy, and fruit. After that, family and friends would be invited over to spend the evening eating and drinking and celebrating. That year, the festivities were sure to be greater to celebrate me coming of age, but
Halloween’s origin has its part in the Celtic festival known as Samhain. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. After the holiday was brought to America, it was slowly changed over the generations. Traditional activities include trick-or-treating, bonfires, jack-o-lanterns, and costumes. Samhain dates back to the ancient Celts who lived 2,000 years ago.