
History of Christmas - Origins, Traditions & Facts
Oct 27, 2009 · Christmas, celebrated annually on December 25, is a sacred religious holiday as well as a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.
Christmas: Holiday Traditions and Gifts | HISTORY
Christmas, a Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus, has evolved into a worldwide religious and secular celebration, incorporating many pre-Christian and pagan traditions into the festivities.
How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start - HISTORY
Dec 17, 2019 · Here’s a look at 25 ways Americans have celebrated the Christmas season, from singing songs and reciting poems to decorating trees and swapping cookies to drinking …
Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25? - HISTORY
Dec 24, 2012 · The celebration of Christmas spread throughout the Western world over the next several centuries, but many Christians continued to view Epiphany and Easter as more important.
History of Christmas Trees: Symbolism, Traditions & Trivia
Nov 28, 2023 · The origin of Christmas trees stretches all the way back to the use of evergreens in ancient Egypt and Rome.
Christmas History Facts and Trivia
Dec 17, 2018 · The first Christmas trees were brought indoors by 16th-century German Christians, and Martin Luther is credited with placing the first burning candles in a Christmas …
Christmas Traditions Worldwide - Germany, Mexico & France
Oct 27, 2009 · Discover Christmas traditions from Germany, Mexico, France, America, Spain and beyond.
How ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Became an Unexpected Classic
Dec 8, 2025 · In 1966, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” won both an Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Program and a Peabody Award.
The Christmas Truce | December 25, 1914 | HISTORY
Nov 24, 2009 · The so-called Christmas Truce of 1914 came only five months after the outbreak of war in Europe and was one of the last examples of the outdated notion of chivalry between …
100 Years of Christmas Tree Trends in Photos - HISTORY
5 days ago · Christmas trees might seem timeless today, but American decorating habits have shifted dramatically over the decades. Long before tinsel, flocking or LED lights, winter …