Many nations in the world celebrate Christmas while not being religious themselves, or believing in something else. I find this to be intriguing, considering all of the themes and the background Christmas has with Christianity.
However, countries celebrate it differently around the world's continents. The Japanese like to exchange gifts, the Lebanese sacrifice a sheep for the feast, the Americans traditionally prepare a roasted turkey and the Romanians sing their hearts out with carols.
The purpose of Santa Claus is inspired by Saint Nicholas, or Sinterklaas in Dutch, which is a separate holiday celebrated largely in the same manor over here. As a red wise figure with different kinds of servants(which remains a controversial topic for minor groups), presents are delivered and children are tested if they have been good or naughty each year.
Christmas is also a time of grand consumerism and materialistic times, as shopping malls get a massive renovation, homes are decorated in an inviting manner, the discounts and sales appear and it's the most expensive and busiest month for the majority of people celebrating it.
The comfortable, cozy or gezellig atmosphere of Christmas seems to be happening everywhere as these special celebrations are happening, and families and friends come together for all of the virtue and positive reasons, it's the perfect excuse.
Merry Christmas once more, ho ho ho!
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