History & Origins
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ over 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem, and December 25th was chosen as the celebration date by Pope Julius I in the 4th century AD!
Christmas - Facts for Kids
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Facts About Christmas For Kids
The word “Christmas” comes from the Old English “Cristes maesse,” which means “Christ’s Mass,” and it was first recorded in 1038!
Ancient Romans celebrated a festival called Saturnalia during the same time as modern Christmas, where they decorated their homes with wreaths and gave gifts to children and the poor!
