One of Christmas crafts: Christmas tree
Christmas tree is one of the most famous traditional and Christmas handicrafts in Christmas celebration. Usually people bring an evergreen plant such as a pine tree into the house or outdoors before and after Christmas, and decorate it with Christmas lights and colorful decorations. And put an angel or star on the top of the tree.
An evergreen tree decorated with fir or pine with candles and decorations as part of the Christmas celebration. The modern Christmas tree originated in Germany. The Germans decorate a fir tree (the tree of the Garden of Eden) in their home on December 24 every year, that is, Adam and Eve's Day, and hang pancakes on it to symbolize holy bread (the symbol of Christian atonement). In modern times, various cookies were used instead of holy cakes, and candles symbolizing Christ were often added. In addition, there is also a Christmas tower inside, which is a wooden triangular structure. There are many small frames on which to place Christ statues. The tower body is decorated with evergreen branches, candles and a star. By the 16th century, the Christmas Tower and the Eden tree were merged into a Christmas tree.
In the 18th century, this custom was popular among German believers of the Faithful Religion, but it was not until the 19th century that it became popular throughout the country and became a deep-rooted tradition in Germany. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Christmas tree spread to England; In the middle of the 19th century, Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria and the German prince, popularized it. The Victorian Christmas tree is decorated with candles, candy and colorful cakes, and hung on branches with ribbons and paper chains. As early as the 17th century, Christmas trees were brought to North America by German immigrants, and became popular in the 19th century. It is also popular in Austria, Switzerland, Poland and the Netherlands. In China and Japan, the Christmas tree was introduced by American missionaries in the 19th and 20th centuries, and was decorated with colorful paper flowers.
In western countries, Christmas is also a festival for family reunion and celebration. Usually, a Christmas tree is set up at home. In the West, whether Christian or not, a Christmas tree should be prepared for Christmas to increase the festive atmosphere. The Christmas tree is usually made of evergreen trees such as cedar, which symbolizes the longevity of life. The trees are decorated with candles, colorful flowers, toys, stars, and various Christmas gifts. On Christmas Eve, people sing and dance around the Christmas tree and enjoy themselves.
Christmas crafts 2: Santa Claus
Santa Claus is one of the most famous Christmas crafts in Christmas celebration. The legend of Santa Claus comes from European folklore. Parents explain to their children that the gifts received at Christmas are from Santa Claus. On the eve of Christmas, Santa Claus's Christmas handicrafts will be placed in some stores, which not only adds a strong holiday atmosphere, but also attracts the eyes of children.
Many countries also prepare empty containers on Christmas Eve so that Santa Claus can put some small gifts. In the United States, children hang Christmas socks on the fireplace on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus said that he would come down the chimney on Christmas Eve and put gifts in the socks. In other countries, children will put empty shoes outdoors so that Santa Claus can send gifts on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus is not only loved by children, but also loved by parents. Parents all use this legend to encourage their children to be more obedient, so Santa Claus has become the most popular symbol and legend of Christmas. On Christmas Eve, buy more Santa Claus to put at home, so that the thick Christmas atmosphere can permeate all around.
