Christmas Bereavement
As Christmas and New Year’s Eve approach, we remember family members and loved ones who are no longer with us, although our loved ones are all around us, helping us to celebrate these dates in the best possible way.
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As Christmas and New Year’s Eve approach, we remember family members and loved ones who are no longer with us, although our loved ones are all around us, helping us to celebrate these dates in the best possible way.
The Christmas tree and the usual decoration of our homes during the Christmas holidays have a deep meaning that they share with other sacred trees around the world. Among their many symbolic meanings, they represent two very significant ones: fertility and immortality.
The practice of representing the birth of Jesus in images has its roots in the 13th century and was initiated by St. Francis of Assisi. According to the story, the preacher, poor and dressed in rags, was surprised by the harsh winter while preaching in the Italian countryside near Rieti. He sought refuge in the hermitage of Greccio. Christmas 1223 was approaching.
Santa Claus has nothing to do with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ; neither was he the child’s uncle nor did he bring him gifts on the day of his birth; those were brought to him by the Three Wise Men. Santa Claus is a modern invention.
Coming from cold and Nordic countries, where it is common to see them throughout the year, the Christmas tree is specially commemorated at Christmas time by decorating it with lights, garlands, gifts and colorful ornaments, a custom that quickly became popular among other countries. There are many legends about its origin…
The origins of the custom of exchanging gifts as a symbol of good wishes, gratitude, sympathy and generosity among relatives, friends, co-workers and even strangers date back to the time of the founding of Rome.