|
Christmas is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ who came to the world to spread the message of God. Though Christmas is a festival of the Christians it is celebrated by all.
A lot of customs and traditions are associated with this festival and the manner of its celebration varies from place to place. Christmas in California is a grand affair.
The Homestead Museum of California plays an important part regarding the celebration of Christmas in California. The exhibits of the museum enables the people to have a glimpse of the Christmas celebrations, especially of the 1820,1870 and 1920.The Homestead's most popular event is known as the A southern California Christmas. This event makes arrangements for music, theatrical performances, food, various kinds of activities and historic tours. The inhabitants of California visit this museum to blend themselves with the spirit of the festival.
Guided tours that emphasize the history of California are organized during the Christmas festival. People in large numbers gather in San Diego (the largest city of California) and New Port Beach of California to watch the Christmas Light Boat Parade. In Calico, which is known as the ghost town, the ceremony of lighting takes place. Other events of this place includes carols of Christmas, reading of the poem "The Night Before Christmas", distribution of gifts among the children by Santa Claus.
All the buildings as well as the shops of California are adorned with lights that differ from one another in their color. While some people engage themselves in different kinds of activity the others prefer to stay at home and enjoy the Christmas holidays.
Christmas Carnivals helps you to learn more about Christmas in California.
|
