History Of Christmas: Fascinating tale of origin of Christmas, how it evolved throughout ages

Christmas Day is observed yearly on December 25 with great zeal across the globe. The day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, God's son. The history, importance, and commemoration of the day are detailed below.

The meaning behind the name

Christmas and its meaning are multifaceted. Eucharist or Communion is a Mass in which Jesus died for his people and was resurrected. The 'Christ-Mass' took held between dusk and daybreak, hence the Midnight custom. Christ-Mass became Christmas.

History of Christmas

Christmas started on December 25, 336 A.D., when the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine, was in charge. After some time had passed, Pope Julius I announced that the birth of Jesus would be commemorated on December 25.

By 432, Christmas had expanded to Egypt, and by the Medieval Era, it had supplanted pagan holidays and continued to expand. Christ's birthday is December 25, and the Feast of the Epiphany is January 6. Between these dates are the 12 days of Christmas.



Religious changes influenced Christmas in the 17th century. Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans banned Christmas until Charles II's reign. Pilgrims didn't introduce Christmas to America in 1620, which was forbidden in Boston from 1659 until 1681. After the American Revolution, Americans refused to celebrate Christmas. It wasn't a government holiday until June 26, 1870.

Americans accepted and updated Christmas customs introduced by immigrants, such as the Dutch family who worshipped Saint Nicholas, turning the holiday's traditions into what we know and love today.

FAQs:

1. How did Christmas Eve come to be?
   Part of the reason Christmas Eve is celebrated is that the Christian ritual begins at sundown on Christmas Eve. Jewish tradition states the first day starts in the evening and concludes in the morning, based on the Book of Genesis.
2. When did Christmas first begin?
   On December 25, AD 336, Rome's first Christmas celebration was held. In the 3rd century, people were very interested in the date of Christ's birth.