Christmas is one of the most common holidays around the world, and with the Christmas season here, it is important to acknowledge how the celebration was invented.
Christmas was first celebrated on December 25th, 336 AD by the Roman Empire in Ancient Rome. It was a celebration of the conquered sun marking the return of longer days. Early Christians connected the birth of Jesus to the sun through the common phrase “sun of righteousness”The Church in Rome began celebrating Christmas during the region of the emperor contesting, as the effective religion of the contesting was christianity.
Ancient Rome celebrating Christmas.
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There is no specific time recorded in the bible or any historical books of the exact time of when Jesus was born, but what we know for sure is the location of his birth, which is in Bethlehem. People all around the world filled the holiday of Christmas with traditions and practices celebrating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
There are specific facts about Christmas that make it markable. Christmas Tress were first used by Ancient Rome and Ancient Egyptians. The second fact about Christmas is that Santa Clause is Real!
ST. Nicholas. Photo: Bettmann/Getty Images
Santa Clause is a legendary figure that kids like to believe that he brings them gifts on the night of Christmas Eve by placing them under the Christmas tree. Santa Clause’s real name is Saint Nicholas, a man born in 280 AD, he was known for his generosity, as he had sold all his possessions and given it to the poor. Saint Nicholas is believed to have died on December 6th, 343.
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