History of Christmas ‑ Origins, Traditions & Facts | HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it...
Christmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, & Facts
WEB3 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.
Christmas: Holiday Traditions and Gifts | HISTORY
WEBChristmas 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.
How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start - HISTORY
WEBDec 17, 2019 · Here’s a look at 25 ways Americans have celebrated the Christmas season, from singing songs and reciting poems to decorating trees and swapping cookies to …
How Christmas has evolved over centuries - National Geographic
WEBDec 10, 2021 · 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.
Christmas - The New York Times
WEBNews about Christmas, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
How Christmas is celebrated around the world - National …
WEBDec 23, 2019 · How Christmas is celebrated around the world. From fish in the bathtub to a witchy version of Santa Claus, here are a few cultural spins on the global holiday. By Sydney Combs.
Christmas Through the Ages - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDec 7, 2021 · From gift-giving to the sumptuous spread of a Christmas dinner table, this article traces the history of the celebrations from Roman times to the Victorian era when our modern take on the holiday was firmly established in both deed and literature.
How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a …
WEBDec 6, 2021 · For most of the 19th century, the celebration of Christmas with Christmas trees and gift-giving remained a marginal phenomenon in American society. Most Americans remained skeptical about this...
Articles tagged as Christmas | Smithsonian Magazine
WEBDec 14, 2023 · All Is Bright With These 15 Cheery Christmas Photos. Celebrate the holiday season with festive shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest. Text by Tracy Scott Forson. Photographs selected...
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