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101 Amazing Facts about Christmas - Jack Goldstein
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An Introduction to Christmas
Christmas is an annual event celebrated by billions of people around the world.
The word Christmas comes from the medieval English word CristesMaesse, meaning ‘Christ’s Mass’, a mass being an act of worship in the church, and Christ referring to Jesus Christ.
In the Christian calendar, Christmas is the day chosen to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who followers of the religion believe to be the son of God.
Originally, Christmas was purely a religious event. Yet in recent times an increasing number of non-Christians have celebrated the day (and the period surrounding it) as a cultural holiday.
Most Christians celebrate Christmas Day on the 25th of December, however there are some churches that use different days in the calendar with the 7th of January being a popular alternative.
The exact date of birth of the historical figure of Jesus is unknown. In the early years of the Christian church, the 25th of December was chosen as a suitable day partly because it was close to the winter solstice, a day on which there were already pagan celebrations.
Customs associated with Christmas vary from country to country, but generally include the giving of gifts, singing, a special meal, decorations, and a figurehead such as Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas.
Common decorations at Christmas include a tree, cuttings of holly and mistletoe, lights or candles, garlands, wreaths and depictions of the nativity (the birth of Jesus