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Christmas traditions by CiserIoana Alexandra
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreenconifer such as spruce, pine or fir, traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree is an object made to resemble such a tree, usually made from polyvinyl chloride. The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or other foods. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there are a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes. An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree to represent the angel Gabriel or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity. The custom of the Christmas tree developed in early modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century, in which "devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes". Christmas trees are hung in St. George's Church, Sélestat since 1521. It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century.The Christmas tree has also been known as the "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins. ChristmasTree
Christmas Traditions Christmas is a time for each of us special. It's a holiday that makes us look at life differently, to see the others in a more favorable light, to open up more easily. In every corner of the globe combine elements of Christmas tradition universally encountered, such as îmbodobirea tree, with each other, lesser known of the region. Just about these great traditions in our country will be no further A few days before the holidays ˝ ˝, pig slaughter took place. It occurs Ignat Day on December 20. The tradition in question is particularly respected in the village, where everything takes place according to a ritual. Its origins date back to the times before Christianity, the latter aceptându it as a natural part of the community and giving spiritual significance as well as prepared food unpalatable until they have been blessed by a priest.
Romanian cuisine is a name that carries the result of synthesis, whereas, specific culinary tastes and habits of the Romanian people. It is diverse and contains many customs and traditions, culinary dishes, along with habits from the intersection of gastronomic culture with traditions of other peoples with whom he came in contact Romanian people throughout history. Romanian cuisine includes both daily dishes and special dishes to celebrate. Romanian people being Christian since the beginning of his training, Romanian cuisine contains many dishes according to the season appointed feast and celebration was mentioned. Romanian dishes are made as vegetables, grains, vegetable oils, milk, dairy products and meat and meat byproducts. A special place in Romanian cuisine they have sweets, pies, jams Sarmaua (singular sometimes inarticulate wire or wire; inarticulate rolls plural) is a food prepared from minced meat (usually pork and beef, mutton, poultry or fish), mixed with rice and other ingredients, wrapped in sheets cabbage (fresh or sour (pickled), sorrel vine or in roll form. in Romania is usually served with polenta and sour cream.
Carols usually open cycle of 12 days of New Year holidays. In villages, children and young men go caroling. They are organized in a ˝ ˝ band with a well-established hierarchy, with a ruler and a meeting place.In the past, young men aged 18-20 years were those who went caroling. They found their host ˝ ˝ to a standing throughout the holidays and were not allowed to walk alone on the streets of the village, just a blur.Everything that happens in this period must have a character fated carols characterized by an atmosphere full of optimism that makes wishes and aspirations of the people, they even reached the limits fabulous
Santa Claus Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle and simply "Santa", is a mythical figure with legendary, historical and folkloric origins who, in many Western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children on December 24, the night beforeChristmas. However in some European countries children receive their presents on St. Nicholas' Day, December 6. The modern figure of Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, which, in turn, has part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Christian bishop and gift-giver Saint Nicholas. During the Christianization of Germanic Europe, this figure may have absorbed elements of the god Odin, who was associated with the Germanic pagan midwinter event of Yule and led the Wild Hunt, a ghostly procession through the sky. Over time, traits of this character and the British folklore character Father Christmas merged to form the modern Santa Claus known today.
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