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The festival of Christmas is celebrated in high spirits all across the continent of Europe. Every country in Europe participates with much joy and zeal in the Christmas celebrations that start several days in advance. In fact, the whole month of December is marked for Christmas celebrations in Europe when there is no work, long holidays up to the New Year and it is only time to rejoice and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.
The way of celebrating the festival in Europe is quite similar to Christmas around the world. People come together to honor in their own little ways the memorial birth of Lord Jesus on 25th December. Exchange of heartfelt love and gratitude to one another in the form of warm Christmas wishes, greeting cards and gifts form an integral part of the Christmas celebrations in Europe. On the Christmas day, people wish each other with a “Merry Christmas” and exchange beautiful gifts to make this day memorable.
The planning for Christmas in Europe starts many days before and people get involved in decorating and illuminating their houses for the big day. Some of them also varnish or get their homes painted to make them look “brand new”. Another major component of Europe Christmas celebrations is the Xmas tree, without which this festival is indeed incomplete. During the festival, these trees can be found loaded with colorful decorative items in all the homes of Europe. Sparkling lights, gleaming balls, small gifts etc make the Xmas tree a sight to behold.
For the kids too, Christmas is the most-awaited festival of the year, as their favorite Santa Claus comes during this time, loaded with exciting gifts for them. In fact, on the Christmas Eve, children keep their socks near the fireplace before sleeping for the Santa to come at night and fill it with chocolates, fruits, nuts and other gifts for them.
Besides the conventional Christmas celebrations, different countries in Europe have their own unique ways of making the festival seem special. For instance, in Greece, Christmas is marked by a 40-day fasting period. A grand feast brings an end to the fast after 40 days. In France, Crèche or local plays portraying the birth and life of Lord Jesus, held at the Cathedral Square, are an essential component of Xmas celebrations.
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