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   Why do people celebrate Christmas?

   • 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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   Why is Christmas not a cultural holiday?

   • In many of these countries, Christians are not the majority population, and, therefore, the religious holiday has not become a cultural holiday. Christmas customs in these societies thus often echo Western traditions because the people were exposed to Christianity as a religion and cultural artifact of the West.

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   Why do people celebrate Christmas in Rome?

   • The tradition started in 1891 when San Francisco Salvation Army Capt. Joseph McFee wanted to raise money to offer a free Christmas dinner to 1,000 of the city’s most destitute. In Rome, where winters were not as harsh as those in the far north, Saturnalia—a holiday in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture—was celebrated.

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   Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25th?

   • However, there are many different traditions and theories as to why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. A very early Christian tradition said that the day when Mary was told that she would have a very special baby, Jesus (called the Annunciation) was on March 25th - and it's still celebrated today on the 25th March.

   Why is Christmas Celebrated and on the 25th December?

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   2 days ago · Rutgers Today - The Surprising History of Christmas Traditions; Learn Religion - Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?

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   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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   Oct 27, 2009 · Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include...

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   The History of Christmas - Why do we Celebrate Christmas and why is Christmas on the 25th December? Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus).

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   Dec 25, 2023 · What are the origins of Christmas? Why do some people celebrate Christmas Day in January? When was Christmas canceled in America? When did Christmas become an official holiday?

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   Dec 13, 2016 · Where did Christmas traditions originate? It is true to say that the western Christmas began as a Christianized pagan feast. The Christmas tree is also a pagan symbol of fertility.

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   Christmas, the holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated by a majority of Christians on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.