Today is the 47th Episode already. This program was design for the foreigners who are interested in developing their Thai Language & Thai Culture. Our episode today ‘will talking about Christmas in Thailand.
Thai people are generally a fun-loving people. Regardless of culture and tradition. There are often stories of happiness. Joy permeates itself. When the cultures of other nations come the more it is a culture that rejoices its too. Therefore, it is easy for Thai people to accept those cultures and adapt them as their own. Get used to it quickly, don’t feel uncomfortable for celebrating that culture. It is a fun festival full of joy.
When did the Christmas festival begin in Thailand? And how did it develop to? ดร.ชัยณรงค์ มนเทียรวิเชียรฉาย President of the St. John's University Council and Adviser to the Pontifical Ministry of Mass Communication, Vatican, tells the history of the celebration of Christmas and Christianity in Thailand that Started coming in since the Ayutthaya period.
Until now, Christmas celebrations in Thailand have been made up of two main parts. The first is spiritual. Every church around the world has sermons to prepare the mind and the concrete part of the celebration like singing Christmas carols in various places.
It included a student dramatization of the birth of Jesus. There has been a preparation for the Phra Kuman Cave. Decorate the place with Christmas trees and stars. There were merry parties, games, and exchange gifts. Shopping malls and various places are beautifully decorated with lights and Christmas trees.