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Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing...
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jōl or the Anglo-Saxon geōl, which referred to the feast of the winter solstice.
From gift-giving to the sumptuous spread of a Christmas dinner table, this article traces the history of the celebrations from Roman times to the Victorian era when our modern take on the holiday was firmly established in both deed and literature.
Christmas is a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus as well as a cultural and commercial event. Learn about the history of Christmas, Santa Claus and holiday traditions worldwide.
People around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Here’s why—and the history of its iconic symbols from Christmas trees to Santa Claus.
The history of Christmas, plus 10 festive facts you might not know. For many, Christmas is a time to uphold traditions. But where did they come from? Discover the history behind ‘the most wonderful time of the year’… Lauren Good. Published: December 4, 2023 at 3:14 PM.
Find out when Christmas was first observed, why it was banned in Boston before, why some Christians celebrate in January, and more about Christmas history.
Christmas History Facts and Trivia. Learn why we kiss under the mistletoe, the commercial origins of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," whether Jesus was really born on Christmas Day and more....
Learn all about the history and meaning of Christmas, it's origins both Christian and Pagan celebrations, and popular holiday traditions of the past and today!