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@checkoutanytime The church in Rome began formally celebrating Christmas on December 25 in 336, during the reign of the emperor Constantine. As Constantine had made Christianity the effective religion of the empire, some have speculated that choosing this date had the political motive of weakening the established pagan celebrations.
Christmas originated from the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the exact date of Jesus’ birth is unknown. Christmas was already being celebrated by the Roman Empire and it was a time where they celebrated the winter solstice and the birth of the sun god.
In the early days of Christianity, different churches celebrated Jesus’ birthday on different days. January 6th was the most popular day, but December 25th gradually became more popular. The Christmas holiday was originally celebrated for 12 days, from December 25th to January 6th. This was known as the Twelve Days of Christmas. In the early 1800s, Christmas became a national holiday in the United States.
Christmas originated from the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the exact date of Jesus’ birth is unknown. Christmas was already being celebrated by the Roman Empire and it was a time where they celebrated the winter solstice and the birth of the sun god.
In the early days of Christianity, different churches celebrated Jesus’ birthday on different days. January 6th was the most popular day, but December 25th gradually became more popular. The Christmas holiday was originally celebrated for 12 days, from December 25th to January 6th. This was known as the Twelve Days of Christmas. In the early 1800s, Christmas became a national holiday in the United States.