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Happy Christmas – History of Christmas
Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and Savior of the world.
📜 Origins
Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, over 2,000 years ago.
His birth is described in the Bible, mainly in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
He was born to Virgin Mary and Joseph, and placed in a manger.
Angels, shepherds, and later the Wise Men (Magi) came to honor Him.
🕊️ Why December 25?
The exact birth date of Jesus is not mentioned in the Bible.
December 25 was chosen in the 4th century AD by the early Church.
It also replaced some ancient winter festivals, giving them new Christian meaning—light overcoming darkness.
🎁 Traditions Over Time
Church services, prayers, and carols
Gift-giving, inspired by the Wise Men
Christmas trees, stars, and decorations
Sharing love, forgiveness, and charity
✨ Meaning of Christmas
Christmas is about:
Love ❤️
Peace 🕊️
Hope 🌟
Salvation ✝️
“For unto you is born this day a Savior.” — Luke 2:11
How many people celebrate Christmas?
Approximately 2.3 billion people around the world celebrate Christmas every year.
📊 Breakdown:
🌍 Christians worldwide: about 2.3 billion
(They celebrate Christmas as a religious festival – birth of Jesus Christ)
🎉 Non-Christians: Millions more celebrate Christmas culturally
(for holidays, gifts, decorations, Santa Claus, festivals, etc.)
👉 Because of this, Christmas is considered the most widely celebrated festival in the world