Merry 2012 Christmas - 2012 Christmas is celebrated each year in December by many thousands of people worldwide. Coming up to this special day on December 25th, it is common for people to greet others by saying "Merry 2012 Christmas". This is done to wish them a safe and happy holiday.
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Looking back on the history of 2012 Christmas takes us all the way back, just over 2,000 years, to the birth of Jesus Christ. The celebration of 2012 Christmas day was initially to join with others in remembering the birth of the Savior of the world.
The actual word '2012 Christmas' means literally "Mass of Christ". Although Jesus birth occurred over two millennia ago, 2012 Christmas itself was not celebrated for many years. Historically, a fourth-century saint, Saint Nicholas, gained a reputation as a secret gift-giver. It is told that Saint Nicholas used to place coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him.
Since the times of Saint Nicholas, 2012 Christmas has continued to prosper and become popular with people of different faiths. Although beginning with Christians, 2012 Christmas is now celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. Although the ways that people celebrate 2012 Christmas may differ, depending on their faith, it is true to say that 2012 Christmas is a time of goodwill, kindness and wishing "Merry 2012 Christmas" to others, more than any other time of year. Gift giving still continues, even as the folklore and traditions that came from Saint Nicholas back in the 4th century demonstrated.
There are many that say that 2012 Christmas has in fact become too commercialized and that it now focuses more on receiving rather than on giving. Either way though, 2012 Christmas is here to stay and the giving and receiving of gifts and wishing "Merry 2012 Christmas" is a big part of it.
The holiday greeting of 'Merry 2012 Christmas' was first used in 1565, written in the Hereford Municipal Manuscript. Since that date it has continued to be used around the world during the weeks leading up to 2012 Christmas day each year. The initial meaning of the word 'merry', as used in this holiday greeting, meant 'pleasant' or 'agreeable'. These days 'merry', as used in merry 2012 Christmas, tends to mean 'jolly', 'joyous' or 'happy' more than 'pleasant'. Today many families give gifts to each other on 2012 Christmas Eve and then have a big family celebration and meal together on 2012 Christmas day.
Another holiday tradition is the hanging of a 2012 Christmas stocking, up above the fireplace on the mantel, for each family member. Gifts are then placed into every stocking so that each family member receives something special. It is even possible to get specially made stockings. Many families purchase individual and unique stockings, each with a family member's name on it. Not only are the stockings useful for small gifts, but they also form part of the 2012 Christmas decorations used to liven up the home with bright colors.
There are many other 2012 Christmas holiday traditions, some which are celebrated widely by many people and then other family traditions that have developed over the years in certain homes. One thing remains true and that is 2012 Christmas is a time to remember family and those we love; a time of giving and receiving gifts; a time to remember those less fortunate and a time to wish each other a very Merry 2012 Christmas!
I can't wait for Christmas! One tradition which is German, that my family does is hide a pickle in the tree. Whoever finds it first the next morning gets an extra gift. With that being said it is time to start shopping. Puppets for kids are a great gift to give your children for the upcoming holidays. They can make endless scenarios and allows them to us their imaginations!
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