History of Christmas and how the Traditions came to be

The season of Christmas brings lots festivities as well as controversy. Many people begin argue about when the season is supposed to start and why we celebrate on December 25th. Many of these disputes are easily resolved by looking into the history of the Catholic Church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ.

There are also quite a few traditions we all engage in to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Where did they come? How did Saint Nicholas become Santa Claus? Why do we have Christmas Trees? Many of these traditions have Christian roots based in Catholic Church History. There are many ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and we will dive into the history on some of the popular traditions people engage in.

At the end of the day, we can glorify God in many ways but we must always remember that this season is about Jesus Christ and we can work to cultivate spiritual fruit by following the guidance of the Catholic Church that Our Lord founded.


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“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened." Luke 11:9-10

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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Why is Christmas on December 25th?
04:58 When is the season of Christmas?
06:10 What does the word Christmas mean?
07:04 Who is Saint Nicholas?
10:13 How did Saint Nicholas become Santa Claus?
12:44 Why do we have Christmas trees?
15:24 Where did tinsel come from?
16:10 Why do people hang stockings?
16:36 Candy canes?
16:50 Why do people hang up Christmas lights?
17:22 Conclusion

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