What Is Christmas and Why Do We Celebrate it?

It's time to celebrate the season!

Who doesn't love Christmas? It's a time for family, friends and joy.

In this article we will explore the history of Christmas and its origins. We will also look at why we celebrate Christmas and what it means.

The main reason we celebrate Christmas is to remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the reason for the season, and we are thankful for his sacrifice on our behalf. The celebration of Christmas is a Christian tradition that has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which featured wild parties and feasting. 

The history of Christmas and its origins are a bit lost in time, but we do know that it's a combination of several different traditions from different cultures and religions. In fact, there is even some evidence that suggests that Jesus may have been born in December! The exact time and place where he was born is unknown but it is believed that it happened in Bethlehem, which is a village located in Palestine (now called Israel).

The first reference to celebrating Christmas dates back to about 325 AD when Pope Julius I declared that December 25th would be a special day for Christians to celebrate because it was Jesus' birthday. After that, many countries started celebrating Christmas by decorating their churches with lights, candles and other items that symbolize joy.

There are many different stories about how Christmas began—some say it was started by Christians to honor Jesus' birth; others say that it was originally celebrated by pagans who believed in a goddess named Abundantia (which sounds like an alternative name for Isis). But one thing is clear: this holiday isn't just about celebrating Christ's birth—it's also an opportunity to celebrate with family, friends, coworkers, and everyone else you care about this time of year!