Christmas Historical
The history of christmas.
Christmas historical. Learn about the history of christmas santa claus and holiday traditions worldwide. In the western world the birthday of jesus christ has been celebrated on december 25 th since ad 354 replacing an earlier date of january 6 th the christians had by then appropriated many pagan festivals and traditions of the season that were practiced in many parts of the middle east and europe as a means of stamping them out. 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. Long before there was a grinch who stole christmas there was krampus the devilish half man half goat that helps out jolly st.
Nicholas by stuffing naughty. We have tried to present you with not only the history of christmas but also enjoyable information on the different symbols like santa claus reindeer star and the reasons behind their association with christmas. December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of jesus birth. Christmas history facts and trivia.
Christmas is a religious holiday celebrating the birth of jesus as well as a cultural and commercial event.