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   Is Christmas a German holiday?

   • 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 of revelry. A 1984 Christmas letter says "Merry Christmas" in German.

   How Christmas has evolved over centuries - National Geographic

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   Is Christmas a Catholic holiday?

   • Christmas Day (inclusive of its vigil, Christmas Eve), is a Festival in the Lutheran Churches, a solemnity in the Roman Catholic Church, and a Principal Feast of the Anglican Communion.

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   Is Christmas a secular holiday?

   • Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration, a mythical figure named Santa Claus plays the pivotal role.

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

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   Is Christmas a state holiday in Russia?

   • Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved November 22, 2014. For the first time in more than seven decades, Christmas—celebrated today by Russian Orthodox Christians—is a full state holiday across Russia's vast and snowy expanse.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChristmasChristmas - Wikipedia

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   Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

   • Celebrations: Gift-giving, family and other social gatherings, symbolic decoration, feasting etc.
   • Observances: Church services

   • Observed by: Christians, many non-Christians
   • Significance: Commemoration of the nativity of Jesus

4. www.britannica.com › topic › ChristmasChristmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, & Facts

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   6 days ago · 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.

   • What is Christmas?

     Christmas was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, but in the early 20th century, it also became a secular family hol...
   • When is Christmas celebrated?

     Christmas is celebrated by many Christians on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. For Eastern Orthodox churches that continue to use the Julian...
   • How is Christmas celebrated?

     Christians and non-Christians participate in some of the most popular Christmas traditions, many of which have no origins in Christianity. These cu...
   • Does Christmas have pagan roots?

     In ancient Rome, December 25 was a celebration of the Unconquered Sun, marking the return of longer days. It followed Saturnalia, a festival where...
   • Did Christmas start in Germany?

     Christmas did not start in Germany, but many of the holiday’s traditions began there, including decorating trees. The celebration of Christmas star...

5. www.history.com › topics › christmasHistory of Christmas - Origins, Traditions & Facts | HISTORY

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   Oct 27, 2009 · Learn how Christmas became a holiday celebrated around the world, with both religious and secular customs. Explore the origins of popular traditions such as exchanging gifts, decorating trees, Santa Claus and more.

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7. www.history.com › topics › christmasChristmas: Holiday Traditions and Gifts | HISTORY

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   Learn about the origins, evolution and customs of Christmas, a Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus and a worldwide celebration of winter. Explore the history of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, carols, candy canes and more from different cultures and regions.

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     A drug dealer who was caught with a stash of cocaine on Christmas Day has been jailed for more than four years. Fatjon Gjeshnika, 32, of Soham Road, Stuntney, Cambridgeshire, was found at that address by police, and claimed the drugs were for him and his friends.

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9. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleHow Christmas has evolved over centuries - National Geographic

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   Dec 10, 2021 · Learn about the origins and traditions of Christmas, from the birth of Jesus Christ to Santa Claus and Christmas trees. Discover how different cultures and religions influenced the celebration of the Christian holiday.

10. www.britannica.com › facts › ChristmasChristmas Facts | Britannica

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    Facts. Top Questions. What is Christmas? 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.

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12. www.history.com › news › christmas-traditions-historyHow 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start | HISTORY

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    Dec 17, 2019 · Learn how 25 common Christmas traditions, from trees and cookies to elves and sweaters, got their start in America and beyond. Discover the stories behind the songs, shows and symbols of the holiday season.