Christmas is the day when Jesus Christ, the son of God, was born to Mother Mary, in a humble manger in the small town of Bethlehem, more than two thousand years ago. A shining star appeared in the sky over Bethlehem and guided Three Wise Men to the small manger where the Christ Child lay. The three kings brought the gifts of gold Frankincense and Myrrh for the Baby Jesus, because they recognized this child was going to be the savior or Messiah of his chosen people. This gave birth to the tradition of giving Gifts on Christmas.

Christmas is one of the most important days of the Christian calendar. His Holiness the Pope, who is the spiritual leader of catholics, prays for the good of humanity and reminds everyone of Christ's message of love and brotherhood, which is symbolized by the Christmas. But it is so much more than a religious festival! It is one of those few carnivals that bring the whole world out on the streets celebrating, visiting one another, exchanging presents and greetings, making the choicest preparations and making decorations for their homes, complete with lights and new wallpapers. It is also the time for shopping, buying Christmas games, Christmas cards, flowers, and almost anything needed to make the festivities memorable. And who can forget the little ones! It is for them that Santa comes out of his Northern hibernation carrying gifts in little stockings, it is for them that the bells ring and a riot of red and white colors lay siege on the roads and the houses. When the smell of freshly baked cakes joins the symphony of merriment, we know it for certain – it’s December 25. Joy, happiness, hope and celebrations burst forth in a spirit that can only be best described as a carnival – the Christmas Carnival.