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Christmas Traditions, Christmas Customs and History, Christmas Around the World, The Christmas Story and Christmas Fun! - whychristmas?com. Christmas Traditions in England, Scotland and Wales (A British Christmas) Christmas is the time when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas in an English home Every year in December we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. That is why we call this time of year 'Christmas' - we celebrate the 'Mass', or church service, for Christ. © copyright of projectbritain.com The word Christmas (or Christ's Mass) comes from the Old English name 'Cristes Maesse' - Christ's Mass - and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

The first recorded observance occurred in Rome in AD360, but it wasn't until AD440 that the Christian Church fixed a celebration date of 25 December. © copyright of projectbritain.com Christmas is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together to share the much loved customs and traditions which have been around for centuries. What day is the main Christmas celebration in Britain? How do the British prepare for Christmas?

Many of our Christmas customs began long before Jesus was born. Christmas Traditions & Customs. Special Holiday Traditions, Shared! ... Decorating the Christmas tree, baking cookies, making stockings, visiting family, and sharing this tradition... that they have tree farms where I live. This year my kids will get to do my childhood tradition of going... and picking out the tree there. Can't wait! Christmas Traditions to Make the Season Special ..., and breaking whatever traditional Christmas "rules" we want to! 14 Fun Family Traditions to Start Today ... finest, strike a pose with your family during holiday gatherings. Easiest Christmas Cookies Ever 'Tis the season to be jolly ... and super-busy. Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make There's no better gift from a kid than a homemade one. 50 Cutest Kids of 2013 From boys with chubby cheeks to girls with crazy curls, here are the some of the cutest kids entered in our 2013 Cover Contest.

Super-Cute Holiday Treats This festive time of year calls for a little something sweet. 12 Kid-Friendly Christmas Cookies Gender Prediction Quiz Gifts Kids Can Make. Christmas traditions : the origins of Xmas and facts. When was the first Christmas card sent? Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Learn the origins of Christmas and fun facts about some of our favorite christmas traditions and symbols. There are lots of Christmas traditions that are practiced by a number of countries all over the world during the holiday season. These traditions can be as diverse as the culture and religious practices of each and every country in the world. Read about some of the most common christmas traditions her.

Origins of Christmas From the Old English ‘Cristes Mæsse’ ~ meaning the ‘mass of Christ’ ~ the story of Christmas begins with the birth of a babe in Bethlehem. It is believed that Christ was born on the 25th, although the exact month is unknown. Luke, Chapter TwoAnd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Santa Claus Christmas Trees. Christmas Traditions Around the World at Santa's Net.