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In the 4th century the Roman Catholic Church chose December 25 as the day for the Feast of the Nativity ï¼è¶ç¨£è¯è¾°ï¼ . The church chose December 25 for a Christian holy day in the hope of giving Christian meaning to existing pagan celebrations of the winter solstice ï¼å¬è³ï¼ . As a result, many pagan customs gradually became part of the Christmas celebration.
By the 12th century, Christmas had become the most important religious festival in Europe. In the 19th century, two Christmas customs became popular ï¼ decorating Christmas trees and sending Christmas cards to relatives and friends. Many well-known Christmas carols were composed during this period.
For most people who celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is an occasion for gatherings ï¼èä¼ï¼ of family and friends, feasting, and giving gifts. The celebration of Christmas became increasingly important to many kinds of businesses.
One of the most important Christmas traditions is receiving gifts from Santa Claus. Many young children believe that the presents they receive at Christmas are given by Santa Claus, who is a jolly, white-bearded fat man in a red suit and red hat. According to the story, Santa Claus travels through the air from somewhere near the North Pole in a sled drawn by reindeer ï¼é©¯é¹¿ï¼ and comes down the chimney ï¼çå±ï¼ to leave the presents. Today, Santa Claus brings presents to children in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Australia. Many department stores hire people to wear a Santa Claus costume and listen to children's requests. In Great Britain Santa Claus is also called Father Christmas. During the weeks before Christmas, children write letters to Father Christmas and tell him what presents they would like to receive. They then throw these letters into the fire. Children believe that if a draft draws the letter up through the chimney, their wishes will be fulfilled.
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