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  1. Christmas - Wikipedia

    Christmas Day is a public holiday in many countries, is observed religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as celebrated culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part …

  2. Christmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, & Facts ...

    4 days ago · 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 …

  3. History of Christmas - Origins, Traditions & Facts | HISTORY

    Oct 27, 2009 · Table of contents Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, …

  4. Meaning of Christmas: Origin, History, and Traditions

    Dec 5, 2024 · For Christians, Christmas is a time to reflect on the significance of Jesus' birth, emphasizing themes of love, peace, and goodwill toward all. Beyond its religious roots, …

  5. What Is Christmas and Why Do We Celebrate on Dec. 25? [2024]

    Oct 18, 2024 · What is Christmas? Christmas is an annual sacred Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the spiritual leader and founder of Christianity.

  6. History of Christmas: Why Christians Celebrate the Holiday

    Dec 20, 2024 · For some Americans, Christmas is a 365 days-a-year obsession. For millions of others, the yuletide season is a cherished annual occurrence, comprising festive meals, gift …

  7. When Is Christmas Day 2025? - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    Jan 3, 2025 · “Christmas” comes from the Old English Cristes maesse, meaning “Christ’s Mass.” Christmas is also extensively celebrated by non-Christians as a seasonal holiday, on which …