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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.
Dec 10, 2021 · Christmas feasts—like this lavish Christmas dinner in 15th-century Germany—have long been a tradition in Europe. In medieval England, Christmas was a 12-day-long festival involving all kinds ...
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. In the secular Christmas celebration, the mythical figure Santa ...
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Dec 7, 2021 · It was the longest holiday of the year, typically the full 12 days of Christmas. From the night of Christmas Eve (24 December) to the Twelfth Day (5 January), people took a much-needed rest, largely thanks to the lull in agricultural activity mid-winter. Christmas preparations began in the home of the poor as well as the rich.
Dec 25, 2023 · Christmas festivities can expand well beyond December 25. While we’re taking a look at things like church history and the church calendar, we should recognize that for many Christians, Christmas ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Santa Claus, legendary figure who is the traditional patron of Christmas in the United States and other countries, bringing gifts to children. His popular image is based on traditions associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian saint. Father Christmas fills the role in many European countries.
Dec 23, 2019 · A diver embraces a zebra shark during the Sunshine Aquarium’s annual Santa Dive performance in Japan in 2013. Even though Japan is less than one percent Christian, Christmas is a popular holiday.
