Christmas is a popular December holiday celebrated

by large numbers of people all around the world. It

has been known as the celebration of the birth of
Jesus Christ, which occurred over 2,000 years
ago.The exact date of Jesus’ birth is unknown,
Roman Christian historian named Sextus Julius
Africanus calculated Jesus’ birthdate to be
December 25.

At that time, Roman culture already celebrated a

holiday on December 25: Saturnalia, the winter
solstice. This tradition honored Saturn, the god of
agriculture. When Rome eventually instituted
Christianity as the state religion in the fourth century,
the Roman church converted Saturnalia to a
Christian holiday in order to commemorate Jesus’
birth. Christians have celebrated it ever since.

Christians also sing some Christmas carols.

Christmas traditions vary from country to country.

Christmas celebrations for many nations include the
installation and lighting of Christmas trees, the
hanging of Advent wreaths, Christmas stockings,
candy canes, and the creation of Nativity scenes:the
birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas carols may be sung
and stories told about such figures as the Baby
Jesus, Santa Claus, Father Christmas,etc. The
sending and exchange of Christmas card greetings.