CHRISTMAS by SOFIA SBERNINI

ORIGINS

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 10:20:35 UTC

Christmas for Western culture is perhaps the most important holiday of the year. This is the best time to enjoy the company of friends and family. But in addition to the symbols that we know well, such as gifts, Christmas also has a religious meaning: on Christmas day the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated.

The birth of Jesus Christ dates back to around the years 0-4 and his birth on Earth is celebrated on December 25th. However, for the Eastern Orthodox Churches this holiday falls on January 6, the day on which the Western Christian Church celebrates the Epiphany , the manifestation of Jesus before the Magi.

WHO INVENTED IT

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 10:26:51 UTC

the event was introduced by Constantine I between 330 and 335

What are the religions that don't celebrate Christmas?

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 10:35:10 UTC

One of the main reasons why Christmas is not celebrated is religious belief. There are, in fact, some religions that do not include it, such as Islam and Buddhism. According to the Koran, the birth of Jesus is not a holiday to be celebrated, despite the fact that he is considered a very important prophet.

Who invented the Santa Claus figure?

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 10:37:43 UTC

Thomas Nast Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa Claus as a little elf dressed in black and brown skins like a hunter. Nast was involved in representing Santa Claus for about 30 years, changing his figure from year to year, making him buy centimeters in height and coloring his clothes red.

Where does the word "Panettone" come from?

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 12:38:06 UTC

The word Panettone derives from "Pan di Toni" or a dessert invented by the assistant cook of the Sforza family to remedy a culinary mess!

The origins of the word "nativity scene"

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 12:42:35 UTC

Not everyone knows that the word "crib" comes from the Latin "praesepe" which means "manger".

Why do they exchange gifts at Christmas?

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 12:55:32 UTC

The Christmas party is an opportunity to give and receive gifts from friends and relatives. But where did this custom originate? Well, it would seem that Christmas is the revival - in a religious key - of the Saturnalia, a pagan festival born to pay homage to the god Saturn, protector of sowing. During the Saturnalia the participants organized lavish banquets and exchanged gifts and presents.

Why is the Christmas tree decorated?

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-10 13:05:24 UTC

The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree has its roots and origins in ancient Egypt. Here, during the cult of the Sun, it was customary to decorate a pyramid. This tradition was then also taken up by the people of the north who, obviously, not having a pyramid at their disposal, replaced it with a fir tree. Decorating the Christmas tree by enriching it with colored lights symbolizes, as in the cult of the Sun, the light of life.

etymology and meaning

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-11 09:23:09 UTC

MEANING Relating to birth; Date of birth; if plural (natali) birth, origin; if capitalized, Christian anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ ETYMOLOGY from Latin: natus born, plus the suffix -alem which indicates belonging.

What is eaten at Christmas in Northern Italy

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-11 09:33:10 UTC

1=Tortellini in broth 2=Ravioli with Tuccu 3=Potato gnocchi in Montasio sauce and leeks 4=Agnolotti del Plin 5=Bergamo-style Casoncelli 6=Valpellinentze soup 7=dumplings 8=Risotto alla Trevigiana

What you eat at Christmas in Italy at the Center

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-11 09:35:34 UTC

1=cannelloni 2=Vincisgrassi 3=Pappardelle with wild boar and porcini sauce 4=Spaghetti Alla Nursina 5=Return it to the earth sauce

What is eaten at Christmas in southern Italy

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-11 10:00:24 UTC

1=Fake slim 2=Baked cod with lentil cream 3=Maritata soup 4=Culurgiones de Casu Friscu 5=Spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs 6=Cod with cruschi peppers 7=Thistle soup

WHAT DOES ALL ITALY SHARE?

sofiasbernini — 2022-08-11 10:17:10 UTC

THE THING THAT ALL ITALY SHARES IN COMMON IS PANETTONE
WHY YOU EAT PANETTONE

Tradition has it that, to celebrate the martyr at least and invoke his protection against seasonal ailments, a piece of panettone left over from the Christmas holidays is eaten, preferably stale and blessed.