We all have heard about the Christmas events, come on 25th December every year, and the mysterious character of Santa Claus, since our childhood.
Have you ever wondered to know the truth, reality, or the origin of both these western things?
Well, as 25th December is just coming, let’s have a little light on this event and the mysterious but interesting character of Santa Claus, related to this event.
Christmas Event
Before getting into what is Christmas event is and why it is celebrated, let’s talk about Christianity, as a religion.
Christmas is derived from the Old English name Cristes maesse, which literally means “Christ’s mass.” This was the name of the December 25th celebration worship service commemorating the birth of Jesus, may Allah magnify his name.
The year of his birth, as well as the day of his birth, are both unknown. One explanation for this ambiguity is because the accounts of his birth in Matthew and Luke’s New Testament books were written several decades after the event. The authors did not provide dates for the incidents they referenced.
Who is Santa Claus?
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle, has a long and illustrious history rooted in Christmas customs. It is a holiday figure who delivers gifts on Christmas, according to Christians. The words ‘Santa Claus’, appear nowhere in the Bible.
Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus), on the other hand, was a genuine person, a bishop, who lived 300 years after Jesus. According to folklore, he was a generous man who went out at night to provide gifts to the poor. Following his death on December 6th, European schoolboys began to observe a feast day every year.
The date of the celebration was later moved from December 6th to December 24th eve by Queen Victoria.
Islam and Christmas
Is Christmas observed by Muslims? Because Christmas is not a Muslim festival, Muslim nations do not observe it. For them, the festivals to celebrate are Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha. Christians celebrate Christmas as the “day of the birth of God’s Son,” or “God Incarnate,” according to their beliefs. As a result, it is not just a celebration of another religion, but also a celebration rooted in a concept that is in direct opposition to Islam’s teachings. Belief in the “Son of God” or “God in the flesh” is considered blasphemy and kufr (denial of God’s Oneness) by Muslims. It is likely that by participating in Christmas, one may gradually lose awareness of this fundamental difference. In this regard, Muslims must use extreme caution.
