2006-12-09 10:02:54 · 6 answers · asked by tori2deronvil 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Christmas as we know it, is actually the blending of the traditions of various cultures that have come together to create the familiar celebration, that is so eagerly anticipated each year. It is believed to have begun in the third century, when the Greek bishop Nicholas started a custom he called “Children’s Day,” one day of the year set aside to honor the young by giving them parties, presents and a variety of treats. Upon his death, Nicholas was made a saint by the Greek church, and the day became an annual celebration, which continues to this day, though in earlier times it may have been celebrated earlier in December. The Roman’s banned the holiday for a time, but the legend of Saint Nicholas’ work could not be contained, spreading to the Celtic tribes of Northern Europe. It is the Scandinavians who gave him his new and familiar home at the North Pole, a place they considered to be of strength and safety. Also, though the Christian Bible shows Jesus’ birth to actually have been sometime in late August, the church has long commemorated the day on December 25 th greatly adding to the significance of the day.
2006-12-09 10:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the 2nd. answer was close, but not totaly correct. The early days of the Roman Catholic church the Pope created it from a well known holiday by the Pagans of the time. they were the ones that decorated & exchanged gifts for 12 days in December. It can be found in most good encyclopedias. Look under Saturnalia. The worshiping of their Sun God. Hence the Pope in Rome decided to include it into a religous holiday and named it Christmas. It's a reflection of both christianity and the pagans in tradition keeping. their Sun God, versus the Son of Man ie. Jesus! In regards to Jesus actual birth it is believed it was between August & October as the shepherds were in the fields all right. They were brining in the flocks for the winter and shearing. They don't drive them in during the colder weather.
2006-12-09 10:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bullett Bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dec 25
2006-12-09 10:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The celebration of Christmas began 2,006 years ago when Christ Jesus was born.
2006-12-09 10:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by ~{las rosas son rojas}~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When Jesus was born...I don't know the year though
2006-12-09 10:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by smile 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dunnos
2006-12-09 10:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by × 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋