The difference between Christmas and Spring Festival？

【Abstract : They are similar in form, but the meaning of Christmas is richer. It used to be a means and tool for religious sects to argue.】

They are similar in form, but the meaning of Christmas is richer. It used to be a means and tool for religious sects to argue. Scholars generally believe that December 25 was designated as Christmas Day probably began in the Roman Church in 336 AD. December 25 was originally the birthday of Mithra, the Persian sun god (the god of light). It was a pagan festival. At the same time, the sun god was also one of the gods of the Roman state religion.



December 25 is the winter solstice of the Roman calendar, so believers who worship the sun god regard this day as the hope of spring and the beginning of the recovery of everything. For this reason, the Roman Church chose this day as Christmas to Christianize the customs and habits of pagans. Over time, Christmas has become an important festival for Christians of all sects and even for non Christians. It can be seen that Christmas is not only the product of religion, but also promotes the development of religion. It has spread Christian ideas to the world.



The Spring Festival and Christmas represent the most important festivals in China and the West respectively, but China and Western countries have different values, which makes the Spring Festival and Christmas have different cultural connotations. Moreover, Christmas in the West is also related to religion, with religious differences. Although the Spring Festival and Christmas are different, they have become popular holidays in China.