Christmas Eve for Catholics: how to mark what not to do?

Catholics today celebrate birthday of Jesus Christ, it happened in Bethlehem after the appearance of the first star in the sky.

In many places, believers hold a solemn procession, and at midnight in the temples, masses begin. The largest and most solemn service takes place in the Vatican.

During a festive dinner, Catholics exchange so-called wafers, they are bread (usually lean) plates with figured drawings, and symbolize the body of Christ. The person who received the host must say a few kind words, as a rule, these are wishes for relatives and friends.

What is forbidden to do on Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve is a great Christian holiday, it is associated with many church prohibitions.

You cannot, for example, clean the house that evening, as well as go hunting, fishing, fortune-telling and fortune-telling. It is recommended to sit down at the festive table in new and clean clothes; the church is advised to refrain from alcohol.

You cannot use foul language, swear and quarrel on a holiday.

You will also be interested to read, rules for preparing for Christmas.