It is reported that Christmas day is
becoming more and more a popular day in China. Some people even predict that in
a foreseeable future Christmas will become a national holiday in China. However
some scholars suggest that people especially the young should not focus too
much on the holiday because of its religious background. The huge driving force
comes from the business world, especially the companies running business in
high street or specialized in gifts and presents. They want to use any chance
to promote their business. Christmas holiday season is seen as one of the best opportunities
in a year. If they could, they would like to import the holiday entirely to
China. The question is that a cultural background is needed if they can do it
successfully, which in why many people engaged in the Christmas promotion
business are keen on introducing the Christmas related cultural product to
China, such as holy songs, concerts, movies, TV programs. They want to create a
nice impression on the mind of people who have no idea about Christmas season.
They want to see people become enjoying the holy season. Gradually people would
accept the holiday with no hesitation. If we see the issue from
the prospective of a nation, it is equal to cultural invasion. If the imported parts
grow too fast, there would be a huge impact to our own culture and tradition. A
risk of some traditional things being replaced by the oversea cultural part
exists to some extent. The due attentions should be paid to this trend. (byztlthb)