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Oct 27, 2009 · Learn how Christmas became a holiday and how it is celebrated around the world. Explore the origins of popular customs such as exchanging gifts, decorating trees, Santa Claus and more.
May 16, 2024 · 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.
A concept devised by retail entrepreneur David Lewis, the first Christmas grotto opened in Lewis's department store in Liverpool, England in 1879. In the United States, it has been calculated that a quarter of all personal spending takes place during the Christmas/holiday shopping season.
Nov 24, 2021 · Learn how God perfectly timed the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, on the first Christmas. Discover the prophecies, messages, and events that led up to the humble and miraculous arrival of the Savior in Bethlehem.
Dec 25, 2023 · Learn how Christmas was adopted from pagan festivals, banned by Puritans, and celebrated on different dates by Orthodox and Western Christians. Discover the meaning and traditions of the 12-day Christmas season and the winter solstice.
Dec 10, 2021 · Learn about the history and traditions of Christmas, from its religious origins to its secular celebrations. Discover how Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and other symbols came to be associated with the holiday.
Dec 7, 2021 · Learn how Christmas traditions evolved from ancient Roman festivals to medieval celebrations. Discover how gift-giving, carols, mistletoe, and more became part of the holiday.
