Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennial, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.
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| Nutcracker Ballet: Members of a dance company perform a scene from Tchaikovsky |
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| Christmas Tree |
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| What a huge surprised Santa Claus |
The man we know as Santa Claus has a history all his own. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly main in red, but his story stretches all the way back to the third century. Find out more about the history of Santa Claus from his earliest origins to the shopping mall favorite of today.
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| Christmas Decorations |
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| Smoking Santa Claus (winter could be so cold though) |
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| Santa Claus |
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