Why December 25th for Christmas? History & 'X-MAS' origin.

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Moneycontrol•14-12-2025, 12:52
Why December 25th for Christmas? History & 'X-MAS' origin.
- •Christmas is a significant Christian festival celebrated globally, symbolizing love, harmony, and happiness.
- •The exact birth date of Jesus Christ is unknown; Pope Julius I first designated December 25th for its celebration in 350 AD.
- •Roman Emperor Justinian declared December 25th a public holiday in 529 AD, formalizing the celebration.
- •The term "X-MAS" originated because December was considered the tenth month ("X" for ten in Roman numerals) in 1752 England.
- •Christmas is now celebrated by all communities, lasting about a week and promoting messages of love and joy.
Why It Matters: It explains the historical reasons for Christmas on December 25th and its global meaning.
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