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Christmas [n.]

[pl. Christmases] 1. [also Christmas Day] the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, held on 25 December. 2. the period immediately before and after this.
- ORIGIN Old English,“Mass of Christ”.

Christmas, like Easter, comes from a mix of the Christian celebration of the birth of Christ , combined with the time of year and concepts from earlier celebrations and beliefs such as the Norse Yule, the honouring of Odin in Germany, worship of Mithra, Saturnalia and even early Mesopotamia that occurred at this time of the year. It was not until the 4th century that the Feast of the Nativity was declared by Pope Julius. This later became known as Christmas and over time developed the present Christmas format.

This page includes extensive information. It covers Christmas history, traditions around the world, an Australian Christmas, arts, crafts, cards, games, books, the religious meaning, Santa Claus, Christmas foods & cooking, songs & music, making gifts, … .


History, Religion, Tradition

An Australian Christmas

Tradition & History of Christmas


Other Information

Arts & Crafts

Books, Poems & Other Stories

Cards & eCards

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Christmas Recipes & Cooking

Games

General Sites

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Making Gifts

Help making basic gifts for people at Christmas [and other seasons].

Santa Claus, His Life & Home

Songs & Music

Write or Email to Santa

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