When did christmas started?

Answer 1

The short sweet answer.
Dec. 25th has been marked as the birth of the pagan Sun god thousands of years before christ, on the holiday Saturnallia. with a little bit of touch from the winter solcstice (Yule)

Jesus birth being celebrated on dec 25th was made by a roman emperor to help integrate paganism and christianity. It was made to unite them

Answer 2

Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday that marks the traditional birthdate of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas combines the celebration of Jesus' birth with various other traditions and customs, many of which were influenced by ancient winter festivals such as Yule[1] and Saturnalia. Christmas traditions include the display of Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas themes include the promotion of goodwill, giving, compassion, and quality family time.

Christmas Day falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some countries is followed by Boxing Day on December 26. Some Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7, which corresponds to December 25 on the Julian calendar. December 25 as a birthdate for Jesus is merely traditional, and is not thought to be his actual date of birth.[2]

Christmas is celebrated in most countries around the world, owing to the spread of Christianity and Western culture, along with the enduring popularity of wintertime celebrations. Various local and regional Christmas traditions are still practiced, despite the widespread influence of American and British Christmas motifs disseminated by film, popular literature, television, and other media.

Answer 3

CHRISTmas started at CHRIST'S birth, 2006 (or so) years ago, hense the name.

the winter solstice (december 21st) has been since the beginning of time..... it's when the earth's axis is in it's changed position and we get the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice was a time of celebration for pagan religions, to signify that the days will finally begin to get longer.

According to some historians, when Jesus was born, it was actually some time in March,,,,,,, but that's up for debate. But, when Christianity was setting holidays, they typically set their major days around times that were major for the pagan religions so that it would be easier to convert the pagans to christianity.

We celebrate christmas on December 25th, because it's tradition. Who cares what day it actually fell on, we celebrate that day on the 25th. if you celebrate christmas, just keep in mind that Jesus Christ is the reason we celebrate,,, he was the king of kings, and was born in a stable in Bethlehem, and 3 wise men traveled a long way to see him and bring him presents. that's why we give presents at christmas time.

I hope that helps, good luck!!!!

Answer 4

That is a good question. We celebrate our Christmas after Dec.25. Maybe the day we celebrate is the actual date of the birth of Christ. I celebrate Christmas in honor of Christ, unlike most in today's world.

Answer 5

the actual DATE of Christmas was celebrated long before the birth of Christ as a celebration of the winter solstice. When Christianity came into existance after the death of Christ it was chosen as the date to celebrate his birth, which is beleived to have actually occured in the late spring.

Answer 6

some say 4 thousand years before jesus
but, i don't think it was so incredibly celibrated until jesus

Answer 7

It hasn't yet, we still have 3 more days to go....

Answer 8

Um...just a guess....Birth of Christ?

Answer 9

i'd imagine when jesus was born or maybe when he was ressurected?