Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the …

Join Mayor Purcell in this long-standing tradition as he lights the beautiful 22-foot Christmas tree at the center of Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) immediately after the Holiday …

4 days ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have …

Oct 27, 2009 · Table of contents Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, …

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 as both a Christian holiday and a global cultural tradition. It honors the birth of Jesus Christ and includes festive customs like gift-giving, …

Sep 9, 2025 · How did decorated trees, cut-out cookies, stockings by the fireplace and more become such distinctive Christmas symbols? We have the answers!

Dec 20, 2024 · For some Americans, Christmas is a 365 days-a-year obsession. For millions of others, the yuletide season is a cherished annual occurrence, comprising festive meals, gift …

Oct 6, 2025 · Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God and savior of the world. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass …

Jan 3, 2025 · “Christmas” comes from the Old English Cristes maesse, meaning “Christ’s Mass.” Christmas is also extensively celebrated by non-Christians as a seasonal holiday, on which …

Christmas, a Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus, has evolved into a worldwide religious and secular celebration, incorporating many pre-Christian and pagan traditions into the...