Christmas
December 25Christmas 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.
There are 219 days until Christmas.
Traditions
- Decorating Christmas trees
- Exchanging gifts
- Attending church services
- Sharing meals with family and friends
- Singing carols
Fun Facts
- The first Christmas was celebrated in Rome in 336 AD
- Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop
- The tradition of Christmas trees began in Germany
- Christmas is celebrated in over 160 countries worldwide
- The word "Christmas" comes from "Christ's Mass"