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The story of Christmas
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25. The first recorded Christmas celebration on this date was in Rome in 336 AD.
Over the centuries it gathered traditions from many places: decorated evergreen trees from Germany, gift-giving, carols, and Santa Claus, who grew from the stories of Saint Nicholas. Today people of many faiths and cultures enjoy it as a time for family, food and giving.
Common questions
What date is Christmas?
Christmas Day is December 25 every year. Christmas Eve is December 24.
Why do some people celebrate Christmas in January?
Many Orthodox churches follow the older Julian calendar, so their Christmas falls on January 7.
What does "sleeps until Christmas" mean?
It's the number of nights left before Christmas morning, a way children like to count down.
Does this countdown use my time zone?
Yes. It counts to midnight on December 25 in your own device's time zone.