The difference between Christmas and Christmas Eve. Another nickname for Christmas Eve tells you the truth.

What is the difference between Christmas and Christmas Eve? Are Christmas Day and Christmas Eve the same day? Next, let’s learn about Christmas and Christmas Eve.

Difference between Christmas and Christmas Eve

Date difference

Judging from the origin of Christmas, Christmas is on December 25th every year, the day Jesus was born. It is equivalent to the first day of our Chinese New Year, and this year's Christmas is Sunday, December 25, 2016. Christmas Eve is the night before December 25th every year, the night when Jesus was born, which is equivalent to our Chinese New Year’s Eve. Legend has it that the shepherds who were watching their sheep suddenly heard a voice from heaven telling them the good news of Jesus' birth. Then that night became known as Christmas Eve, or of course, Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve Activities

On the night of Christmas Eve, Westerners rush home to reunite with their families just like we rush home to celebrate New Year's Eve. Everyone party all night long and enjoy the lively and peaceful Christmas Eve. Sing Christmas songs beside the Christmas tree, exchange gifts, share the joys and sorrows of life in the past year, and express inner blessings and love. The activity of announcing the good news is also an indispensable program on Christmas Eve. Around nine o'clock, a group of about twenty young people, a little girl dressed as an angel and a Santa Claus, went from house to house to spread the good news. Finally, on Christmas Eve in the West, after the children have fallen asleep, parents will quietly put Christmas presents in stockings.

Christmas Events

In the beginning, all Christian churches around the world held special worship services on Christmas Day. But as time changes, many Christmas celebrations now have nothing to do with religion. For example, exchanging gifts and sending Christmas cards make Christmas a day of celebration for everyone. Generally speaking, the Western Spring Festival consists of two stages: Christmas Eve to Christmas the next day.