
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 …
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 Traditions Worldwide - Germany, Mexico & France
Oct 27, 2009 · Discover Christmas traditions from Germany, Mexico, France, America, Spain and beyond.
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.
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 …
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Truce of 1914 came only five months after the outbreak of war in Europe and was one of the last examples of the outdated notion of chivalry between …
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 Origins of 6 Classic Christmas Songs - HISTORY
Nov 20, 2024 · History of the Christmas Carol Get the facts on the tradition of Christmas carols, and find out how "Jingle Bells" came about.