Multi Faith Christmases
- Date: 2009-12-21 - Word Count: 255
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With the UK becoming a very culturally diverse country, the number of mixed faith families and communities is rising every year. What was once a predominantly Christian and Catholic country is now blessed with many different religious beliefs, such as Muslim and Judaism.
Naturally, as these different religious beliefs mix, the impact on families can be felt. Religious holidays, such as Christmas, are now being upheld by followers of religions other than the Christian religion or the Catholic religion. When families come together from different religions, this can of course make things complicated on what to do and when to do it, but many families are finding that it is possible to have a multi faith Christmas, while still upholding and respecting the religious beliefs of those involved.
Non-Christian countries also celebrate Christmas. An example of this is Christmas in China. The majority of the population in China are not Christian however walking around cities such as Beijing there will be many Christmas displays on the streets. In addition many Chinese people decorate their houses and celebrate with family and friends.
Interestingly, Christmas is actually celebrated in different ways and at different times in traditionally Christian European countries. For example in Northern Europe as well as Germany the main celebration is on Christmas Eve 24th December. In the Netherlands Saint Nicholas Day is the main Christmas celebration on the 5th December. In Eastern European countries such as Georgia and Russia Christmas is celebrated on the 7th January which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian Calendar.
Naturally, as these different religious beliefs mix, the impact on families can be felt. Religious holidays, such as Christmas, are now being upheld by followers of religions other than the Christian religion or the Catholic religion. When families come together from different religions, this can of course make things complicated on what to do and when to do it, but many families are finding that it is possible to have a multi faith Christmas, while still upholding and respecting the religious beliefs of those involved.
Non-Christian countries also celebrate Christmas. An example of this is Christmas in China. The majority of the population in China are not Christian however walking around cities such as Beijing there will be many Christmas displays on the streets. In addition many Chinese people decorate their houses and celebrate with family and friends.
Interestingly, Christmas is actually celebrated in different ways and at different times in traditionally Christian European countries. For example in Northern Europe as well as Germany the main celebration is on Christmas Eve 24th December. In the Netherlands Saint Nicholas Day is the main Christmas celebration on the 5th December. In Eastern European countries such as Georgia and Russia Christmas is celebrated on the 7th January which corresponds to December 25 in the Julian Calendar.
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