CHRISTMAS! It is a word originated as a compound meaning "Christ's Mass"s and it is a holiday held on 25th December to commemorate the birth of Jesus. This festival is celebrate in most of the countries, even in many whose populations are not majority Christian. However, Christmas is celebrate differently around the world. Living in Malaysia which is a multi-religious society with many other religions prevailing, we have a so much different way in celebrating Christmas if we compare it to the X'mas in USA. How is Christmas celebrate by the American?
Well, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus is coming to announce the beginning of the Christmas shopping season! "Santa Claus is coming to town, Santa Claus is coming to town, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!" This song can be heard anywhere and the people is filled with delight during this festive. American people love to celebrate Christmas and set up a decoration in their home. Children will hang empty socks on the fireplace. On the Christmas morning, they find them filled with candy and small toys. Presents are given by the adults as gift-giving is so common among them. "Merry Christmas" can be found inside and outside of many homes as most Americans are Christian. Christmas is a most important religious holy day for them.
As for the Christmas celebration in Malaysia, it is way too different from the celebration in USA but the Christians are all celebrating it with the same purpose. In terms of shopper traffic, in terms of sales, Christmas is the biggest holiday to be celebrated in the year. The cities in Malaysia come alive with bright colourful lights and decorations perking up homes which provide a festive atmosphere. Shopping malls and hotels have become increasingly sophisticated in their decorations, trying to outdo the competition in their bid to attract shoppers and guests. Christmas is however like a time for family and friends, hope and rejoicing, love and understanding, giving and forgiving. I love CHIRSTMAS!
Monday, March 1, 2010
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