Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is sometimes pronounced / ˈɛksməs /, but Xmas, and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations …

1 day ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non …

Oct 18, 2024 · What is Christmas? Here's what to know about the holiday, from its history rooted in Christianity to the modern traditions we know and love.

Nov 5, 2025 · Christmas is one of the most important Christian and cultural holidays of the year, but what is the true meaning of Christmas? For Christians, the true meaning of Christmas is …

Oct 6, 2025 · However, there are many different traditions and theories as to why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. A very early Christian tradition said that the day when Mary …

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the …

Nov 20, 2025 · Christmas is celebrated by many Christians on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. For Eastern Orthodox churches that continue to use the Julian calendar for liturgical …

The Christmas season[4] or the festive season, [5] also known as the holiday season or the holidays, is an annual period generally spanning from November or December to early …

Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December. It is an important day, mainly for Christians, along with Easter (which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus). The season of Advent …

Christmas is sometimes shortened to Xmas, but the medieval origins behind the festive abbreviation may surprise you. Let's take a closer look at the history of the word