Christmas - Wikipedia Christmas 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 In the liturgical year, preparation for Christmas begins on the First Sunday of Advent (the fourth
Christmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, Facts | Britannica Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of Jesus’ birth Christmas has also become a secular family holiday that is observed by Christians and non-Christians, is marked by the exchange of gifts, and features the mythical figure of Santa Claus
History of Christmas ‑ Origins, Traditions Facts | HISTORY 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
Christmas: Holiday Traditions and Gifts - HISTORY 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
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Christmas Facts | Britannica Christmas was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, but in the early 20th century, it also became a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike
How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start - HISTORY Christmas How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start Learn why we decorate trees, swap cookies and hide pickles and elves, among other traditions By: Lesley Kennedy Updated: July 21,