Christmas is a time that brings loved ones closer together, with the warmth, joy, and magic of the festive season filling every corner of our home.

The mirror, known to mankind for thousands of years, is one of the most fascinating and versatile objects ever invented. Reflecting literally and figuratively, mirrors not only serve us to see our own reflection, but also play a key role in the development of culture, art and even technology.

This article will look at how mirrors have been perceived in Chinese, European and African cultures, exploring their symbolic meaning and the stories associated with them.