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  1. Xmas - Wikipedia

    Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is sometimes pronounced / ˈɛksməs /, but Xmas, and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations …

  2. Christmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, Date, Meaning ...

    4 days ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non …

  3. The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday

    2 days ago · When you say "Merry Christmas," you're tapping into a holiday with roots deeper than a pine tree's. The origins of Christmas stretch across centuries, cultures, and calendars, …

  4. Christmas or Xmas? - WhyChristmas.com

    Dec 20, 2024 · Christmas or Xmas? Christmas is also sometimes known as Xmas. Some people don't think it's correct to call Christmas 'Xmas' as that takes the 'Christ' (Jesus) out of …

  5. 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. For roughly two millennia, people …

  6. What Is Christmas and Why Do We Celebrate on Dec. 25? [2024]

    Oct 18, 2024 · Christmas is always celebrated in America on Dec. 25, but the day of the week rotates. This year, Christmas is on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Here are the days of the week …

  7. Xmas: The meaning and history of the word ‘Xmas

    Dec 17, 2024 · Xmas is a widely recognised abbreviation for the word Christmas. Contrary to popular belief, the use of Xmas is not an attempt to secularise or commercialise the holiday. …

  8. 12 Fascinating Christmas Traditions From Around the World

    3 days ago · From Krampus to a KFC-fueled Christmas, here's a look at some of the world's most fascinating holiday traditions.

  9. Christmas in the USA – How It Is Celebrated, and Traditions

    Dec 10, 2024 · Christmas (or Xmas in short) in the USA is celebrated by approximately 90% of the population, with some considering it the most important time of the year. Families from …

  10. Christmas - Wikipedia

    Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the …