History of ChristmasChristmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25 by most Western Christians which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christmas) Although Christmas is mostly considered a sacred religious holiday and celebrated predominantly in the West, it is also celebrated and recognized by many cultures, organizations and even governments in the whole world. world. In the United States, most businesses close at least one day a year to celebrate Christmas. Popular Christmas customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending religious services, and eating meals with family and friends. For children and parents, the arrival of Santa Claus is the highlight of Christmas. For many businesses, Christmas is a very important time of year for profitable revenue growth and additional profits. In the early years of Christianity, Easter was recognized as the main holiday, and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ had not yet begun. Easter is also a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Christ after his crucifixion. Around the 4th century, church members and clergy decided to celebrate his birth as a holiday. Since the Bible does not mention an actual date for the birth of Christ, which many believe actually occurred in the spring, some more traditional sects of Christianity celebrate it at different times of the year. December 25 was finally recognized by Pope Julius I as the day to celebrate the birth of Christ. Many believe that Pope Julius I chose that date because he wanted to incorporate the traditions of the Saturnalia Festival. Saturnalia were celebrated in ancient Rome to honor the deity Saturn. Saturn was the god of agriculture and... center of the card... retail and online chains, corporations and businesses alike, Christmas has become a major event recognized and celebrated by Christians, non-Christians and even from other religions. all over the world. Most companies, for now, celebrate Christmas each year by closing for one or more days to allow staff members to spend time with their families. Families who live some distance from loved ones or friends often use this time of year to extend their time away from work and travel across the country and around the world. Whether you celebrate Christmas as a remembrance of Jesus Christ and his birth, a national holiday when your office is closed, as an opportunity to spend time with your family, or simply for the joy of doing and /or receiving gifts, this holiday is an important part of the United States and many other countries around the world.