Exchanging gifts, decorating trees, and the burning of the Yule log were all winter traditions that began before Christ was born, but were eventually incorporated into the holiday that became known as Christmas, and became part of Christmas history.
Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays that there is. It started as a religious holiday but has grown into a cultural icon of the western world.
Santa’s 8 tiny reindeer live at the North Pole along with Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa Claus, and the elves. They have a very important job each Christmas, for, without the reindeer, Santa Claus isn’t coming to town. However, Santa didn’t always have these helpful creatures to help him bring toys to boys and girls each Christmas.
While most people will have heard of Black Friday most will not know its actual origins or when the term was first used. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving – the day that many will commonly associate with the first day of the holiday season.
The history of Christmas would not be complete without learning more about the history of the Christmas card. These are cards that depict traditional of humorous scenes of Christmas which are sent to friends and family members during the festive season.
There are many old tales and legends about the generosity of St. Nicholas. One of the most popular of these stories being that he gave three sisters a dowry so that they could be married instead of being sold into slavery by their father.
Everyone knows that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole and works with elves, and everyone knows that sometime in the wee morning hours of the morning of December 25, Santa Claus is coming to town, but behind every great man there is a woman. The woman is Mrs. Santa Claus, the pillar behind the legend. Just who is Mrs. Santa Claus? Where did she come from and what does she do?
Christmas is a time when families and friends will traditionally give each other gifts. Many people will be surprised to learn that the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas dates back to 280AD.
When it comes to talking about the history of Christmas it would not be complete without mentioning the history of the Christmas tree.
Exchanging gifts, decorating trees, and the burning of the Yule log were all winter traditions that began before Christ was born, but were eventually incorporated into the holiday that became known as Christmas, and became part of Christmas history.