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   Is Christmas a Christian holy day?

   • Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, the son of God. Christmas is marked on the 25 December ( 7 January for Orthodox Christians). Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, the son of God. Jesus' birth, known as the nativity, is described in the New Testament of the Bible.

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   What does Christmas Day mean?

   • "Christmas Day" redirects here. For other uses, see Christmas Day (disambiguation). Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

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   When did Christmas start?

   • It was not until the 4th century AD that Pope Julius I set 25th December as the date for Christmas. This was an attempt to Christianise the Pagan celebrations that already took place at this time of year. By 529, 25th December had become a civil holiday and by 567 the twelve days from 25th December to the Epiphany were public holidays.

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   How did Christians celebrate Christmas?

   • The Christians have appropriated many of these traditions to celebrate Christmas. Another important pagan holiday during the winter solstice was the birthday of the Greek god Dionysus. The Greek god of wine was celebrated with wild revelry, feasts, drunkenness, and merrymaking over 12 days.

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

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   Jul 20, 1998 · 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.

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   Oct 27, 2009 · Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.

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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.

5. historycooperative.org › pagan-origins-of-christmasThe Pagan Origins of Christmas: Saturnalia, Yule, and Other ...

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   Aug 24, 2023 · The origins of Christmas can be traced back to the ancient Roman and Norse civilizations. In fact, 25th December was not even Jesus’ date of birth. The early Christians appropriated what was originally a pagan holiday because it was convenient.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › topicsWhat is Christmas? - BBC Bitesize

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   Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, who Christians believe to be the Son of God. When is Christmas? Christmas is celebrated each year on 25 December...

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   Jun 22, 2009 · Christmas. Christmas is marked on the 25 December ( 7 January for Orthodox Christians). The Holy Family, Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus ©. Christmas is a Christian holy day that...

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

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   Dec 10, 2021 · Santa is based on St. Nicholas, a third-century Greek bishop associated with December gift-giving. In this Russian icon, St. Nicholas is surrounded by scenes from his life.