MERRY CHRISTMAS
Even in the remotest corners of the Earth people celebrate Christmas as the most important holiday of the year. Although the date of 25 December as Christmas Day, began to celebrate from the sixth century after the conclusion of an investigation to fix the most likely date of the birth of Jesus.
Christmas, a Christian festival which celebrates the birth of Jesus, Hanukkah, which Jews celebrate their freedom to practice their religious beliefs, Kwanzaa, an African American holiday which celebrates family, community and culture; Posadas, a Mexican fiesta, which presents the happened to Joseph and Mary during their search for a place to rest. Even in the remotest corners of the Earth celebrates Christmas as the most important holiday of the year. Of course, the celebration of this festival varies greatly from place to place because of traditions and beliefs of each people.
Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday
This holiday begins on December 25 (third month of the Jewish calendar) and lasts eight days. It is also known as the festival of lights. This celebration "competes" in Israel with the arrival of thousands of pilgrims who come to these shores to celebrate the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
Iran
Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where supposedly the Three Magi lived when Jesus was born. Today Christians in Iran begin their withdrawal from animal products on 1. December. After church services on December 25, enjoy a holiday meal to which they call "Little Feast". The traditional dish is a chicken stew called farms. Generally not do gift exchanges, but the children get new clothes to wear proudly on Christmas Day.
Iraq
The Christmas Eve, Iraqi Christian families are brought together and one of the children read about the birth of Jesus, while other family members hold lit candles. After reading a bonfire is lit and everyone sings. If the logs are burned to ashes, it means to be lucky in the coming year. When the fire dies, each person jumps over the ashes three times and ask for a wish. On Christmas Day another bonfire is lit in the churchyard. The bishop, taking the figure of Baby Jesus, leads the service. After a person blesses him by covering it. People spread the "message of peace" to each other.
