Christmas in China

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

In America on December 25th, everyone is celebrating Christmas.  The houses are decorated inside and out with sparking light and Christmas decorations, and the presents is piled high beneath the Christmas tree.  Even new immigrants who are foreign to the concept of Christmas learn quickly what Christmas is all about.  So how has that influence other countries across the world?  I can't say for every country, but I do know China has caught on with the Christmas spirit.

 1.  Christmas Decorations all over China

A bit of a Chinese flare by the use of the red lanterns inside the tree

A decorated Santa playing his saxophone at a local store

A Christmas tree in front of the 2008 Olympic Stadium "Birds Nest"

2. Younger people in China have been more accepting of Christmas, they even go out of their way to celebrate it themselves.

Shopping for a Christmas Tree

A police dressed up as Santa giving presents to little kids

Local Chinese dressed up as Santa to do late night exercises

3. Chinese that normally do not attend church decided to attend the Christmas Mass because they are curious.

Waiting in Line to attend a Christmas Mass

If you are interested in more about Christmas in China, here is a really good blog I found regarding more ways how Christmas/Christian religion have influenced China.  Here is also more pictures a popular newspaper in China "People's Daily" have posted on their website