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  1. Christmas - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Christmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, Date, Meaning ...

    5 days ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non …

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

    Nov 5, 2025 · Discover the true meaning of Christmas—its biblical origin, historical roots, and timeless traditions. Learn why Christians celebrate Jesus’ birth and how symbols like trees, …

  4. How Christmas evolved into a global holiday - Los Angeles Times

    Dec 24, 2025 · Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

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

    Dec 16, 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 …

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

    Dec 25, 2023 · The history of Christmas, including why it was banned in Boston for a time.

  8. Christmas Facts and Fictions: Sorting Through Myth, History, and ...

    Dec 21, 2025 · When and where was Jesus born? Who was Saint Nicholas, and how did he become Santa Claus? Is Christmas pagan? All your Christmas questions answered!

  9. History of Christmas - Origins, Traditions & Facts

    Oct 27, 2009 · Christmas, celebrated annually on December 25, is a sacred religious holiday as well as a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For roughly two millennia, people …

  10. How Christmas has evolved over centuries - National Geographic

    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.