Traditional activities on Christmas Eve include Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Christmas Eve concert, and Christmas Eve dance.

1. Christmas tree lighting ceremony

On Christmas Eve, many cities will set up a tall Christmas tree in the core business district or park square. That night, people will gather at this place to participate in the lighting ceremony. There is usually a music concert and fireworks display, creating an atmosphere of joy and blessing. This is a very typical Christmas Eve activity that has something for everyone.

2. Christmas Eve Concert

On Christmas Eve, many singers or music groups will hold special concerts, singing some holiday songs, comedy shows and dance performances, and Fans spend Christmas Eve together. The format of the concert is relatively free and can be held in different venues such as indoors, outdoors or online live broadcast.

3. Christmas Eve Dance

Christmas Eve dance is usually held by some organizations or schools. That night, many people will wear beautiful clothes, dance and communicate together, and there will also be many Christmas-themed games and activities so that people can get to know each other and make friends.

The origin of Christmas Eve

On the night when Jesus was born, the shepherds who were watching their flocks in the wilderness suddenly heard a voice from heaven telling them about the birth of Jesus. According to the Bible, Jesus came to the world to save the world and be the savior of all mankind. Therefore, angels spread the news to more people through these shepherds.

It is said that on Christmas Eve in 1818, Moore, an unknown country priest in a small town called Oberndorf in Austria, discovered that the organ in the church had been bitten by mice and repaired it. It's too late.

Moore was unhappy about how to celebrate Christmas. He suddenly remembered what was recorded in the Gospel of Luke. When Jesus was born, the angels announced the good news to the shepherds on the outskirts of Bethlehem and sang a hymn: "God enjoys glory and blessing in heaven, and loved ones enjoy peace on earth." He had an idea and wrote a hymn based on these two verses, named "Silent Night."

After Moore wrote the lyrics, he showed them to Gruber, a primary school teacher in this town, and asked him to compose the music. Gruber was very moved after reading the lyrics, composed the music, and sang it in the church the next day, which was very popular.

Later, two businessmen passed by here and learned this song. They sang it for King William IV of Prussia. William IV greatly appreciated it and ordered "Silent Night" to be designated as a national church holiday. One of the must-sing songs at Christmas. As a result, this immortal piece has been sung to this day.