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1. www.britannica.com › topic › ChristmasChristmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, & Facts ...

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   1 day ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of Jesus’ birth. 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.

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   Dec 19, 2016 · No matter the culture, the Christmas spirit seems to come from traditions that help us celebrate joy, love, and goodwill to mankind. Here are just a few facts and traditions that reflect the connections we share with our world family. 1. The Beginning of Christmas. Christmas got off to a slow start on the world stage.

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4. www.history.com › topics › christmasHistory of Christmas ‑ Origins, Traditions & Facts | HISTORY

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   Oct 27, 2009 · Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it...

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5. www.discovercanadalife.com › 2020 › 12Top 10 Canadian Christmas Traditions - Discover Canada Life

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   Dec 29, 2020 · Top 10 Canadian Christmas Traditions. Merry Christmas! Joyeaux Noel!! Canada is not only a bilingual country (English and French) but it is also multi-cultural, so winter holidays celebrated here are as diverse as the many cultures of the people who live here.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChristmasChristmas - Wikipedia

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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.

7. knowinsiders.com › what-is-christmas-historyWhat is Christmas: History, Meaning and Tradition Around the ...

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   What is Christmas: History, Meaning and Tradition Around the World. Christmas has become an annual holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on December 25. Many people, however, might be curious about the history of this special day.

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   What are your Christmas traditions?

   • Your traditions may include the ways you celebrate the birth of Christ or a dish that came from the old country. No matter the culture, the Christmas spirit seems to come from traditions that help us celebrate joy, love, and goodwill to mankind. Here are just a few facts and traditions that reflect the connections we share with our world family. 1.

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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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   How many people celebrate Christmas?

   • Today, more than 2 billion people in more than 160 countries consider Christmas to be the most important holiday of the year. In the United States, 9 in 10 people celebrate the holiday—even if they are not Christian. About a third of people in the USA view it as a cultural holiday rather than a religious one ( Pew Research ). 3.

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   What are some common Christmas customs?

   • Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25—Christmas Day—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.

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   Is Christmas a religious holiday?

   • In that predominantly Shintō and Buddhist country, the secular aspects of the holiday—Christmas trees and decorations, even the singing of Christmas songs such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” or “White Christmas”—are widely observed instead of the religious aspects. Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus.

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   Why do we love Christmas?

   • We love Christmastime—gathering with family and friends, sharing gifts, good food, and happy celebrations. Do you know when those customs began in your family? Such traditions bind us to our heritage and will be passed on for generations to come. They give us continuity—a sense of identity and belonging.

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9. www.tripsavvy.com › christmas-traditions-andChristmas Traditions and Customs in Canada - TripSavvy

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Canadian traditions include decorating a Christmas tree and exchanging gifts. On Christmas Day, a special meal is prepared; it often consists of a roast turkey, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Traditional favorite Christmas desserts reminiscent of England include Christmas plum puddings, mincemeat tarts, and rich fruit cake.