A History Of Christmas
Christmas christian festival celebrating the birth of jesus.
A history of christmas. Nick in his knickerbocker history of new york. Learn about the history of christmas santa claus and holiday traditions worldwide. It is one of the most important days of the year for christians along with easter when the death and resurrection of jesus are. Washington irving in 1809 is responsible for remaking the original old stern bishop of this same name into the new jolly st.
Christmas history facts and trivia. Christmas which means feast day of christ is a christian holiday that refers to the birth of jesus whom christians believe is the son of god and a cultural holiday for non christians. Do you know where the idea of stocking stuffers comes from. The day known as christmas day is celebrated on the 25th day of december.
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. Most of the rest of america s christmas traditions are even more recent than this old nick has long been recognized as a term for the devil. How much do you know about christmas about its origins and its many beloved traditions.