The reasons for eating apples on Christmas Eve are as follows:
It is said that the custom of sending Christmas fruits on Christmas Eve is unique in China. Because people in China pay more attention to homophony. For example, on the wedding night, peanuts, red dates and lotus seeds are placed under the quilt, which means "early (jujube) gives birth to your son."
Christmas Eve is Christmas Eve, Christmas Day is 65438+February 25th, and Christmas Eve is the night of 65438+February 24th. Apple's "Ping" is homophonic with the "Ping" of peace, which is the auspicious meaning of Apple's "Ping" in China.
So there is a custom of sending apples on Christmas Eve. ? Those who send apples on behalf of others wish those who receive the fruits of peace a safe and secure New Year.
The origin of Christmas is as follows:
At the initiative of the Bishop of Rome, Saint Clemens, the first Christmas was held in 138. The first Christmas in the history of the church was in 336 AD. Because the Bible does not clearly remember the time when Jesus was born, the date of Christmas varies from place to place.
It was not until 440 AD that the Holy See designated 65438+February 25th as Christmas. In A.D. 1607, church leaders from all over the world gathered in Bethlehem, which further confirmed this point. Since then, most Christians in the world have regarded 65438+February 25th as Christmas. In fact, it doesn't matter which day it is, but it is important to know that it is to commemorate the birth of the savior Jesus.