Meaning of Christmas Eve (what is it, concept and definition)

What is Christmas Eve:

Christmas Eve is the holiday in which Christians celebrate the eve of Christmas Day or the Nativity of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the night of December 24, as the Christian Church officially establishes December 25 as the day of Jesus' birth.

There are a number of customs and symbols that accompany the celebration of Christmas Eve. On the one hand, on Christmas Eve a ceremony called " Misa de Gallo " or " Misa de los hertores " is held.

The rooster mass lasts approximately two hours. It begins before midnight and ends at midnight to announce the birth of Christ from the beginning of the 25th. It is also a symbol that the light of God breaks through the darkness.

On the other hand, according to tradition, in private homes a hearty dinner is held among family and close friends. The food served depends on the traditions of each country. In Mexico, for example, stuffed turkey is usually eaten. Some make dinner before the rooster mass, others make it after and others substitute the rooster mass for dinner.

Another symbol of Christmas Eve is the exchange of gifts. Gifts are normally only open after midnight, when it is Christmas. This custom represents the delivery of the presents by the three wise men at the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Eve translates to English as Christmas eve .

In Mexico, Christmas Eve refers to the poinsettia flower, a red-leaved plant that is used as a decoration at Christmas.

See also:

• Christmas.Christmas Eve flower.