Christmas began as a Christian celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus, but evolved into a secular family vacation celebrated by Christians and non-Christians together at the beginning of the twentieth century. The mythological number of Santa Claus plays an important role in secular celebrations, which are generally without Christian aspects.
At the Gregorian calendar, Christmas was observed by many Christians on December 25. Today is in accordance with January 7 at the Gregorian calendar among East Orthodox Churches who continue to use the Julian calendar for the liturgical celebration. In most European countries, gifts are exchanged on Christmas Eve, but in North America, gifts are exchanged on Christmas Day.
When did Christmas begin?
Christmas as a holiday is said to have begun in the fourth century. But first of all, let’s retreat. Winter has always been a celebration season, according to history, even before Jesus’ coming. According to history, “Many people rejoice around the turning point of the winter sun when the worst of the winter is behind them and they can look forward to a longer day and hours of sunlight.” Germany respects Godren gods, while Norse celebrates Yule. Saturnalia was held on December 25 to commemorate Saturn, the God of Agriculture, while Juvenalia was held on December 25 to honor Mithra, the child of the child (this was the most sacred holiday for some Romans at the time).
However, when Christianity initially began, the birth of Jesus was not commemorated; Instead, Easter is the most important event. Even though the Bible did not provide a definite date of birth to Jesus, it was widely assumed that he was born on January 6, not December 25. Juvenalia holidays still valid on that date.
Fourth century – seventh century
Epiphany’s party was celebrated on January 6 at the beginning of Christianity, respecting the arrival of the wise people in Bethlehem and the discovery of Jesus in a manger. December 25 was picked to increase the likelihood that Christians throughout the world would prefer celebrations for infidel rituals. In 432, Christmas had spread to Egypt, and in the Middle Ages, he replaced the pagan celebration throughout the world.
Seventeenth century – now
Changes in religion get traction during the 17th century, and they have an influence on how people observe Christmas. Christmas was abolished by Oliver Cromwell and Puritan people, and it was not restored until Charles II climbed onto the throne. Christmas was banned from Boston from 1659 to 1681 as pilgrims did not bring them when they arrived at 1620. Because Americans refused to accept something England after the American Revolution, Christmas was not declared a federal holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870.
Americans will continue to embrace and renew the Christmas tradition brought to the country by immigrants, such as the Dutch family who celebrates Saint Nicholas who are now famous, and welcome new customs from abroad, such as Christmas trees, changing holidays into what we know and Love today.