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 …

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 …

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, …

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 as both a Christian holiday and a global cultural tradition. It honors the birth of Jesus Christ and includes festive customs like gift-giving, …

Dec 18, 2024 · Here’s a look at some of the foods, stories, and customs that shape how Christmas is observed around the world. There’s no such thing as a “white Christmas” in the …

Dec 16, 2024 · In this collection of resources we look at the origins of Christmas and the story of the Nativity, the pagan traditions that have influenced how the holiday has been celebrated …

Sep 9, 2025 · How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies, stockings by the fireplace and more become such distinctive Christmas symbols? We have the answers!

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 …

Christmas is both merry and bright—but how did it become so popular? Laden with tradition and brimming with festivity, the Christian holiday, observed in most of the world on December 25,...

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, …