Author: Camilo Cruz
is difficult to pinpoint when it began to celebrate Christmas as we know it today. The fact is that the customs, myths and legends were added to it over the centuries from many different countries.
not know the exact day of Jesus' birth, although it is known that it was during the reign of Herod. A mid-fourth century, Pope Julius I set the date of 25 December, the day close to many of the winter solstice holiday celebrated in antiquity.
The appearance of Santa Claus also known as Santa Claus, Pere Noel or Sinterklaas, as the country as well as the Christmas tree tradition or representation of the manger, are customs from both the legend and reality.
The figure of Santa Claus for example, is inspired by the life of the Bishop of Myra - now Turkey - known today as San Nicolas, who was popular for his kindness and generosity to the poor. Much of the Christmas tree tradition, however, had its origin in a European legend is said that during a cold winter night, a child sought refuge at the home of a woodcutter and his wife, who received them and will fed. During the night the child became an angel dressed in gold: it was the baby Jesus. To reward the good of the elderly, took a branch of a pine tree and planted them said, promising that each year would bear fruit. And so it was: apple tree that gave gold and silver nuts.
was San Francisco de Asis who popularized the custom of putting together a crib. On their journey to Bethlehem, in 1220, he was amazed by how Christmas is celebrated there. Then, when he returned to Italy asked his permission to Pope Honorius III to represent the birth of Jesus with a live nativity scene. Since then, the tradition spread through Europe and then the rest of the world. Today
Santa Claus, the Christmas tree and manger are universal symbols of Christmas. As universal as the custom to wish everyone, everywhere, happy holidays.
In the twelfth century tradition St. Nicholas Catholic expands in Europe, mixing with similar celebrations. In the seventeenth century Dutch Migrants carry on the tradition to America. In Spain became the Magi, from there it spread to Latin America.
In 1087, the remains of St. Nicholas were brought to Bari, Italy, where he built a church in his name. Curiously, in Italy who brings Christmas gifts Saint Nicholas is not only a good witch.
The manger scene depicting the birth of Christ was completed with the passage of time. In the early fourth century see Christ in a manger and there was only a cow and a donkey. In the late fourth century and add a star the Virgin Mary. Only from the year 431, with the Council of Ephesus, appears in the center of the image. In the V century Pope St. Leo stated that there were three magi who came to worship the child, guided by a star: Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar and brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. Santa
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The English writer Clement Moore, pictured Santa in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer, Before that, Santa Claus handing out his gifts on foot or on horseback. Her figure was not always universal image we know today. In 1931 a soft drinks brand designer commissioned Haddon Sundblom to draw to a Santa Claus for the Christmas season. Then nobody I imagine it otherwise.
Why worship the tree?
When in winter the trees lose their leaves, the Germans wore to the good spirits that inhabit them home soon. The most common motifs were apples or painted rocks, that was the origin of the ornaments. Crystal balls are incorporated around 1750 in Bohemia.
All these traditions have gone from country to country, with various modifications and customs, by region. What is important is that Christmas brings together and unites families affected by humans.
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