Christmas celebration in Asia

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

In China Christmas greetings are given by "Kung His Hsin Nien Bing Chu Shen Fen".On the traditional tree people decorate the paper lanterns which symbolises the festivity.Giant Panda,Feng Huang & fish Ornaments are common to all trees. Giant Panda reminds country,s living treasures while Feng Huang stands for the rebirth .Wealth, Freedom, Prosperity all such qualities are represented by Fish ornaments.Meals ,exchange of gifts , firecrackers are part & parcel of festivity.

[Anonymous]

In Japan Christmas greetings are given by " Shinnen Omedeto".The traditional Christmas trees are decorated with the art of paper folding called Origami.The Crane symbolising peace & longivity is always there.Except the costume which are generally traditional the whole celebration has become westernised .Santa Claus is God & old man having gift packs .Also he has eyes in the back of his head.

[Anonymous]

In Korea people exchange gifts ,cards & set decorated trees in homes.The youth sings carols. It is a tradition that when one hears a carol outside the home , he opens the door & invite the carol group for drinks & snacks. People go to church for worship service followed by Baptism.Later traditional Christmas dinner is served.

[Anonymous]

In India People exchange the greetings by saying "Christmas Ke Shubhashai".Traditional Christmas tree is decorated with Garlands , Dolls etc. Garlands make it ausipicous while Dolls represents various regions of India.Trees are covered in green silk ,colored stones & gold paint. Before Christmas weeks children start singing carols & go house to house.On the Christmas eve there is a dance for teenagers.Shopping ,exchange of gifts ,firecrackers are all the part of festivity.Visiting friends relatives & eating special food is what people love.

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