2006-12-19 00:30:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
The origins of Christmas are found in the pagan celebration of the sun, but the the Catholic church adopted many of the pagan rituals in effort to bring nonchatholics into their church. Hence changing birth of the "sun" to the birth of the "Son" ( that is Christ). So Christmas means Celebration of Christ.
2006-12-19 00:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by Annah_86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is from the Old English words Cristes moesse, 'the mass or festival of Christ'. The first celebration took place in Rome about the middle of the fourth century. The exact date of the Nativity is not known, but even in pre-Christian times the period from December 25 to January 6 — now known as "The Twelve Days of Christmas" — was considered a special time of year. The abbreviation Xmas, thought as sacrilegious by some, is entirely appropriate. ...
2006-12-19 08:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Rukiya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merriam Webster's dictionary to the rescue:
"Etymology: Middle English Christemasse, from Old English Cristes mæsse, literally, Christ's mass"
I would add Christ's mass or celebration, since the mass essentially performs the same function.
2006-12-19 08:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Khnopff71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on 25 December.
2006-12-19 08:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by Amir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the day recognized to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. The redeemer of all the worlds sins. This day is set aside each year to honor his birth.
2006-12-19 08:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is the birth of Jesus!!!! That is the true meaning
SO REJOICE
2006-12-19 08:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Blue Eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHRISTMAS MEANING IS THAT ............................ IS TAHT YOU GIVE A GIFT TO POOR PEOPLE AND U MUST SEND GIFT TO ALL PEOEPLE................
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2006-12-19 08:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by MARK J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dictionaries don't have that word.
2006-12-19 08:34:35 · answer #8 · answered by patrick w 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
christ's b-day?
2006-12-19 08:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋