Christmas

Holidays and Festivals
Christianity

Christmas is an annual religious and cultural festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed primarily on December 25 and is a liturgical feast central to Christianity, while also being celebrated culturally by many non-Christians. Christmas follows Advent and occurs during Christmastide. Customs vary across countries and include gift-giving, music, church services, special meals, cards, nativity displays, and seasonal decorations.

Primary date: December 25
Religious role: A liturgical feast central to Christianity
Public holiday status: A public holiday in many countries

Sources and credits

Article: Christmas (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q19809
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