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  2. Christmas was traditionally a festival celebrating the birth of , but in the early 20th century, it also became a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. The secular holiday is often devoid of Christian elements, with the mythical figure playing the pivotal role. When is Christmas celebrated?

  3. Christmas - Wikipedia

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    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. It is a feast central to Christianity.

  4. History of Christmas ‑ Origins, Traditions & Facts | HISTORY

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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...

  5. Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25? - HISTORY

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    The celebration of Christmas spread throughout the Western world over the next several centuries, but many Christians continued to view Epiphany and Easter as more important.

  6. Christmas Events and Festivals for Bourbonnais, IL - ...

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  7. What Is Christmas: It's Meaning, History and Origin Explained

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    Christmas, the cherished annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, is a time-honored tradition observed on December 25th in the Western Church. The origins of this date...

  8. Christmas Facts | Britannica

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    Christmas was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Since the early 20th century, however, it has also been a secular family holiday. The secular holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, is often devoid of Christian elements and is marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts.

  9. How Christmas has evolved over centuries - National Geographic

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    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.

  10. Christmas: Holiday Traditions and Gifts - HISTORY

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    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.

  11. Origins of Christmas: History of Why We Celebrate - Parade

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    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.