The Christmas History

The celebration of christmas as we know it today stems from the traditions of several different cultures.

The christmas history. In her day and in the eyes of her people these traits would have disqualified her. In 1880 woolworth store founder f w. Christmas christian festival celebrating the birth of jesus. She was a young poor female.

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. Around 1890 candleholders were first used for christmas candles. December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of jesus birth. Learn about the history of christmas santa claus and holiday traditions worldwide.

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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. The christmas tree was adopted in upper class homes in 18th century germany where it was occasionally decorated with candles which at the time was a comparatively expensive light source candles for the tree were glued with melted wax to a tree branch or attached by pins. Mary was an unlikely candidate to be honored with the role of mother to the savior. The christmas angel gabriel appeared not only to zechariah and mary but also to daniel the prophet more than 500 years before the christmas story.

Christmas is the most widely celebrated festival world over and also the most popular festival globally.