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Get ready to celebrate Christmas on December 25 with joy and cheer! The origins of this holiday go back thousands of years, when it was believed that the winter solstice was a time for celebration. Today, we celebrate this special day by exchanging gifts, decorating our homes in festive colors, and gathering with family and friends to enjoy delicious food and drinks. No matter what you choose to do on Christmas Day, it's sure to be filled with love and happiness!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>336</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recorded Christmas</div><div class='timeline-text'>This is the earliest documented date of Christmas being celebrated as a holiday, taking place in Rome.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1223</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Nativity Scene</div><div class='timeline-text'>Saint Francis of Assisi creates the first live nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1659</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Massachusetts Ban</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Puritans in Massachusetts ban Christmas, considering it a decadent celebration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1822</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"A Visit from St. Nicholas"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Clement Clarke Moore's poem, often called "The Night Before Christmas," is published, helping popularize Santa Claus.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1843</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"A Christmas Carol" Published</div><div class='timeline-text'>Charles Dickens' famous novella, encapsulating the Christmas spirit of giving and compassion, is published.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1931</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Santa Claus</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coca-Cola popularizes the modern image of Santa Claus in red and white through an advertising campaign.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go caroling</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and go to your neighborhood and sing Christmas songs to your neighbors. Not only will you spread the holiday cheer, but you can also get some hot cocoa or cookies in return.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a Christmas tree</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring out the glue, glitter, and construction paper and make a festive Christmas tree. You can hang it from your ceiling or window to add an extra bit of holiday cheer to your home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Secret Santa exchange</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with your family or friends and organize a Secret Santa exchange. It's a fun way to get everyone involved in the holiday spirit while also giving them something special.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake holiday treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>From gingerbread houses to sugar cookies, baking festive treats during the holidays is a great way to bring people together. Have fun experimenting with different recipes and decorating ideas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch Christmas movies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather around the television or laptop with some popcorn and hot cocoa and watch classic Christmas movies with your family or friends. Nothing says "holiday season" like watching It's A Wonderful Life or Home Alone.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Christmas is a time for family and friends</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of year because it's a great opportunity to get together with those special people in our lives. Whether you're gathering around a table to share a meal or just taking the time to exchange gifts and well wishes, Christmas allows us to show our love and appreciation for each other.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Christmas is full of fun traditions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From caroling and baking cookies to decorating the tree and building snowmen, there are countless ways to celebrate during the holidays. And each family has their own unique traditions that they look forward to year after year - making Christmas even more special!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Christmas brings a spirit of giving</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Christmas is also about being generous and giving back to others. Taking the time out of your busy schedule to volunteer at a soup kitchen or donate toys to children in need - these are examples of what Christmas can teach us. It's important to remember that we're all connected and what matters most is being kind to one another.</p></div></div>
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year. In 2024, it will occur on a Wednesday.
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