The importance of sharing Christmas together as a family
Why spend Christmas with the family? We will tell you below, they are parties to be all together!
If there is something that is usually associated with Christmas it is the word ‘family’ . This time is characterized by being a time to share and live moments with the most loved ones. During the rest of the year, the routine in which people live immersed makes them neglect certain relationships and even spend long periods without seeing people in their family with whom, due to various circumstances, they do not usually have daily contact. Therefore, the arrival of Christmas represents the perfect time to share time, conversations, laughs or dances.
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WHAT DOES CHRISTMAS SYMBOLIZE?
As many will know, Christmas is a holiday of religious origin in which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. This takes place the day after Christmas Eve, that is, on December 25. However, at present this word is adopted to refer to the entire Christmas season that ends approximately on January 6, with the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
Although at first glance, this time of year is usually related to the celebration of dinners, parties or gifts, for believers its value is much greater. Christmas means sharing, being in solidarity , loving those around us, fighting for peace and hope, etc. All of them values that represent Christianity and that on these dates come to light more than ever. However, there are also certain objects that represent what Christmas comes to mean:
- The Christmas tree: Almost all the houses wear the traditional fir tree with Christmas decorations during these dates. Under it, the Magi or Santa Claus deposit their gifts .
- The Bethlehem: It represents the birth of Jesus in the portal of Bethlehem, in the presence of Mary and Joseph. In addition, the shepherds and the Magi appear, who come from the East to meet the newborn.
- Christmas carols: Christmas songs become protagonists in shops, shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment venues during these dates.
- The Three Wise Men: The parade on January 5 and their presence in the Bethlehem or climbing the windows of some houses is common. In fact, the little ones are excited about the arrival of these three Kings and write them a letter well in advance.
- Santa Claus: Although this is a tradition that does not originate in Spain, in many houses Santa Claus also arrives loaded with gifts on Christmas Day.
- Bells: It is the representation of the announcement by the population of the birth of Jesus.
- Candles: This was present in the portal during the birth of Jesus. Now, it means purification and peace and has become one more element of Christmas decoration.
- Star: This symbolizes faith, since it was a star who guided the Magi to the portal of Bethlehem to meet the baby Jesus.
- Poinsettia: It is one of the most typical gifts during Christmas and many homes have one inside. This symbolizes fortune or what is the same, luck.
- Mistletoe: This plant is usually part of the decoration of the doors of many homes and symbolizes, like the poinsettia, luck.
WHY SPEND THESE DATES WITH THE FAMILY?
There are several reasons why it is important and convenient to get used to enjoying these dates as a family:
- Meaning of family: Being united with your loved ones during these dates allows us to understand, especially the little ones, the true meaning of family. That is, the union and the strong ties that exist between people who belong to the same family.
- Strengthening the family nucleus: Thanks to these moments that are lived during Christmas, the family nucleus is reinforced and not only the youngest but the oldest remember their identity thanks to the presence of their relatives and strengthen their relationships by living moments that they will not forget Never.
- Sharing: One of the synonyms for Christmas is the act of sharing. For this reason, doing it with the family is important since it is with them and with the rest of the loved ones with whom it will be necessary to begin this task of being in solidarity and learning to love.
- Religious experience: For those families who live the religious experience, Christmas as a family is the ideal time to enjoy it and celebrate great moments such as the birth of Jesus.
- Take stock: The Christmas season coincides with the last weeks of the year and this makes it an ideal time to take stock and assess the positive and negative of recent months. Therefore, being with the family at this time, sharing talks, concerns and opening discussions will be much more enriching for anyone.
- Be grateful: As the saying goes, it is well born to be grateful. And if it is with the family, much more, since they are the ones who have probably been and are there in the most important moments of anyone’s life. Therefore, Christmas is a good time to thank loved ones for all that they do during the rest of the year.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.