What does Christmas celebrate and what does it mean?

Answer 1

Merry means "Happy" and Christmas, so your really saying "Happy Christmas" or "Have a Happy Christmas" Get it? Another answer: The "Merry" part is a wish that you will find the season, more specifically the occasion, as cheerful, hopeful and joyous. Agreeable or pleasant are applicable too, with joyful probably being the single closest definition. The occasion to be joyful about is Christmas. The word Christmas is derived from "Christ's Mass" which has its roots in the Middle English "Christemasse" and the Old English "Cristes mæsse," Christ, of course, refers to Jesus Christ. The "mass" in this case comes from the English meaning and tradition of a religious feast in honor of a specific person. Christmas Day is the feast day of Christ. Christmas also means the larger season around Christmas Day or the 12 days of Christmastide. Christmas day, December 25th, is the celebration of Jesus' birth. The celebration date is not necessarily the actual date of Christ's birth. "Merry Christmas" therefore, is a wish that you will find joy in the event of Christ's birth. The announcement of the Angel to the Shepherds in the Gospel of Luke clarifies the sentiment behind "Merry Christmas": "…the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." References: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/christmas http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mass http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&chapter=2&version=31

Answer 2

Christmas means it's a time to say thanks and give praise to God.

Also it's about giving money to charity and for children who will be in hospital for christmas.

Another meaning is to spend quality time with family and friends and share christmas presents with others.

Answer 3

to celebrate jesus's birth under the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit

Answer 4

well its about being good the story is if you good you get what ever you want if you are bad you get nothing or coal

Answer 5

actually, Christmas is about Jesus and his birth. Christians and catholics, (other religions too) celebrate Jesus's birth.