2006-12-26 09:56:10 · 5 answers · asked by CALI GIRL 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
December 25th as a holiday, celebrating either the Sun's 'birthday" - winter solisitice, or a crucified savior birthday (Mirthra), has been around quite some time.
2006-12-26 10:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first mention was around 400 AD. So it caught on pretty fast.
2006-12-26 09:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, only about one third of the world celebrates christmas, and the way we celebrate it today began in Germany in the 18th century with trees and ornaments and giving of gifts.
2006-12-26 10:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
647 bc
2006-12-26 10:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by your_pal_b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
240 ad 30 after jesus died
2006-12-26 10:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by cundiff234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋