The history of Christmas

by Jarred James Breaux

December 25th has become mainly associated with the birth of Jesus of Nazareth for nearly two-thousand years, especially in the Western world. However, before A.D. 350, December 25th was the birthday of many gods and a hol...read more

by EMSalem

Christmas as a Christian holiday has been celebrated since 98 AD, in the year 137 AD the Bishop of Rome made it into a "solemn feast". It was not until 350 AD that another Bishop of Rome, Pope Julius 1 set the date of Chri...read more

by Oeillade du Val

Since man began cultivating the earth, he has followed the path of the sun all year, because he depended upon it for food, warmth and well-being. The seasons also determined the timing of festivals. Since the dawn of time,...read more

by titus james

One author, Mealey I believe, wrote an intriguing take on the history of Christmas. I felt quite enlightened to have read it, but I guess you'll still have to label me a Scrooge. Don't get me wrong, tidings and goodwil...read more

by David Breedlove

The History of Christmas December 25 was regarded as the birthday of Mithras, he was born in Iran and he was called "The Sun of Righteousness" according to Colliers Encyclopedia. The Romans at that time held December 1...read more

by Michael Harkins

Once upon a time our primitive ancestors noticed the days growing shorter and shorter as the Earth inched closer to winter. Deep in their fears was the possibility that one day the sun would never rise again, and total dar...read more

by Antoine N. Holloway

First and foremost, we must understand that the Bible does not even mention the word Christmas in it. Secondly, although the Bible talks in great detail of the birth of Christ, God never commanded the Christian to celebra...read more

by Shyla Martin

In America, Christmas is perhaps at its most commercialized. Everything from chocolate to trains to churches has become a multimillion dollar market all in the name of celebrating a baby's birth. Most people seem fed up wi...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

Christmas is a Christian holiday which celebrates the birth of Jesus. In most countries of the world it takes place on the 25th of December. It is unknown why this date is chosen because this date is probably not the real ...read more

by Stewart Tunnicliff

The whole point of the holiday season is to bring a hard year to a nice end. Giving and receiving presents reflects a good side of humanity; generosity. There can be many arguments for and against Christmas but the history...read more

by Daniel Booy

Alas! It is true... December 25th is no more likely to be the birthday of Jesus than any other day in the calendar! But... what for it? It is easy to go back into history to criticize the early church for their histor...read more

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by Shaid Karimov

Celebrating Christmas can serve, at one level, as the celebration of Jesus' life and the message he brought to his people (and humanity). At another level, it can be viewed as the celebration of love; and the material and ...read more

by David Eells

Many ask me what I believe about many of our so called Christian holidays. I have not celebrated the pagan rituals in "Christianity" since shortly after becoming a Christian. The Catholic Church merged pagan religions wit...read more

by Dee Herrod

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Although many of the traditions associated with Christmas and even the day on which is celebrated have pagan origins. Most likely Christ was not born on December...read more

by Linda Paul

Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukah.. Call it whatever you like, it is still the Winter Solstice. So, what is so important about the Winter Solstice that it is celebrated virtually all over the world? Read on and find out! ...read more

by Rachel Weaver

Christmas has just passed and I thought this would be a good time to write a little about where Christmas came from. Everyone (well, I hope everyone does) knows about the birth of Christ and that Christmas is a time where ...read more

by Cobor

The origins of Christmas The word Christmas originates from the Latin "natalis" which in turn derives from "natus, born. This is the day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. In the West falls on December 25, in th...read more

by Hilary Keli

The whole human populace on earth is now gearing up to celebrate with ale and wine the "Birth of Jesus Christ" which is said to be on the 25th day of December. People are sweearing to do what they have never been able to d...read more

by Lorri Mealey

Some holiday skeptics like to point out that December 25th is not really Jesus Christ's birthday. These scrooges like to point out that we may not even know the actual birthday of the Christian savior. But the history o...read more

by Kasey Williams

Ready or not, here it comes! Christmas is almost here, it is my favorite day of the year. This Christmas is going to be my best one so far. I have two wonderful children; a three year old girl and a seven month old boy....read more