Christmas Day is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, the Supreme Prophet of Christians around the world. It is an important day of celebration. and the most meaningful one day Because Christians consider Jesus was not just any other human being. Born like any other child But He is the Son of the Most High God. and has the nature of God and is human in himself. His birth Therefore it is a special event. That is unique and like no one else.
In the past Emperor Augustus Ordered all citizens in the roman empire Go register for the census. Joseph and Mary She was pregnant and had to travel to Bethlehem. which is the city where King David was born The time had come for Mary to give birth. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped the child in cloth and laid him in a manger. Because there is no accommodation at the hotel.
That night the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds They were very frightened. But the angel reassured them and said, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news. Tonight in the city of King David A Savior is born He is Christ the Lord. This will be evidence for you to be sure. You will see the child wrapped in cloth. lying in a manger"
Suddenly there were many more angels. Sing a song of praise to God: "Gloria in Excelsis Deo." Glorify the God who is in the highest heaven. Peace on earth belongs to those with whom He pleases.
ทันใดนั้นมีทูตสวรรค์อีกมากมาย ร้องเพลงสรรเสริญ พระเจ้าว่า "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" ขอเทิดพระเกียรติพระเจ้าผู้สถิตย์ในสวรรค์ชั้นสูงสุด สันติสุขบนพิภพจงเป็นของผู้ที่พระองค์ทรงพอพระทัย
WHY IS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED ON DECEMBER 25? (ทำไมจึงฉลองคริสต์มาสวันที่ 25 ธันวาคม)
According to evidence in the Bible (Luke 2:1-3), it is recorded that Jesus was born. During the reign of Emperor Caesar Augustus Let the census be registered throughout the land. with Quirinius being the ruler of Syria. The Bible doesn't say what day or month it was. But historians argue that
Christians have chosen December 25 as the day to celebrate Christmas since the 4th century, because in the year 274, Emperor Aurelian December 25th was designated as a day to celebrate the birthday of the powerful sun god. The Romans celebrated this day in a dignified manner. and is considered to be a day of celebration for the emperor as well Because the Emperor is like the sun that gives light to human life.
Christians in the Empire The Romans were uncomfortable celebrating the birthday of the sun god according to Roman tradition. Therefore turned to celebrate the birth of Jesus instead, until December 25, 330 AD, when the official celebration of Christmas began. and openly Because before that, there was severe persecution of religion (from 64-313 AD), causing Christians to not have the opportunity to openly celebrate anything.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTMAS (ความสำคัญของวันคริสต์มาส )
Christmas is one of the most important days in Christianity. It is not an important day, the body organizes the event. Only cheerful outside which is just the surface of Christmas celebrations But the essence is love. of god that For the human world, that is, God loved mankind so much that he was willing to send his only begotten Son to be born as a human being, with the flesh named "Jesus".
The humbleness and honor of God being born as a human being To save mankind from the bondage of evil and sin. Therefore, the importance of Christmas lies in celebrating God's love for the human world. Really and seriously and see yourself in Jesus Christ who was born as a human being. More than anything else
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. We celebrate on December 25th. The word Christmas is a transliteration of the English word Christmas, which comes from the ancient English Christes Maesse, which means worship of the Mass of Christ. Because attending Mass is the most important tradition for Christians. Observed on Christmas Day