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Christmas 2024: 9 facts about the celebration

Published November 17th, 2024 - 09:13 GMT

ABAWABA - As the year ends, people worldwide delight in sparkling decorations, colourful lights, delicious food, jolly music, and exciting gifts for Christmas, which is an annual celebration marked by Christians worldwide to celebrate Jesus' birthday. 

Yes, Christmas is coming! How much do you know about this festive holiday?

Let's find out with these facts.

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1. Origins of Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ's birth It's celebrated on December 25th, though the exact birth date is unknown. (shutterstock)

1. Origins of Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ's birth It's celebrated on December 25th, though the exact birth date is unknown. (shutterstock)

2. Different Dates: Not all Christians celebrate on the same day. Orthodox Christians in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and some in Greece celebrate on January 7th. (Photo by afp)

2. Different Dates: Not all Christians celebrate on the same day. Orthodox Christians in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and some in Greece celebrate on January 7th. (Photo by afp)

3. The Name 'Christmas': Derived from 'Cristes maesse' (Old English for 'Christ’s mass'). 'Xmas' dates back to the 16th century, with 'X' representing the Greek letter 'Chi' for Christ. (shutterstock)

3. The Name 'Christmas': Derived from 'Cristes maesse' (Old English for 'Christ’s mass'). 'Xmas' dates back to the 16th century, with 'X' representing the Greek letter 'Chi' for Christ. (shutterstock)

4. Victorian Traditions: Many UK traditions, like Christmas cards and gift-giving, began in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized these customs (shutterstock)

4. Victorian Traditions: Many UK traditions, like Christmas cards and gift-giving, began in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized these customs (shutterstock)

5. Christmas Trees: Popularized in Victorian Britain, Christmas trees originated in 16th Century Germany. First trees were decorated with fruit, nuts, and later, sweets and candles.(shutterstock)

5. Christmas Trees: Popularized in Victorian Britain, Christmas trees originated in 16th Century Germany. First trees were decorated with fruit, nuts, and later, sweets and candles.(shutterstock)

7. Santa Claus: The name comes from 'Sinterklaas,' meaning Saint Nicholas in Dutch. St. Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. (shutterstock)

7. Santa Claus: The name comes from 'Sinterklaas,' meaning Saint Nicholas in Dutch. St. Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. (shutterstock)

8. Jingle Bells: Originally written for Thanksgiving in 1850 as "One Horse Open Sleigh," it doesn't mention Christmas, Jesus, or Santa.(shutterstock)

8. Jingle Bells: Originally written for Thanksgiving in 1850 as "One Horse Open Sleigh," it doesn't mention Christmas, Jesus, or Santa.(shutterstock)

9. Christmas Ban: In 1644, Christmas was banned in England and its American colonies, as it was believed the religious meaning was lost. Celebrations resumed 20 years later.(shutterstock)

9. Christmas Ban: In 1644, Christmas was banned in England and its American colonies, as it was believed the religious meaning was lost. Celebrations resumed 20 years later.(shutterstock)

1. Origins of Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ's birth It's celebrated on December 25th, though the exact birth date is unknown. (shutterstock)
2. Different Dates: Not all Christians celebrate on the same day. Orthodox Christians in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and some in Greece celebrate on January 7th. (Photo by afp)
3. The Name 'Christmas': Derived from 'Cristes maesse' (Old English for 'Christ’s mass'). 'Xmas' dates back to the 16th century, with 'X' representing the Greek letter 'Chi' for Christ. (shutterstock)
4. Victorian Traditions: Many UK traditions, like Christmas cards and gift-giving, began in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized these customs (shutterstock)
5. Christmas Trees: Popularized in Victorian Britain, Christmas trees originated in 16th Century Germany. First trees were decorated with fruit, nuts, and later, sweets and candles.(shutterstock)
7. Santa Claus: The name comes from 'Sinterklaas,' meaning Saint Nicholas in Dutch. St. Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. (shutterstock)
8. Jingle Bells: Originally written for Thanksgiving in 1850 as "One Horse Open Sleigh," it doesn't mention Christmas, Jesus, or Santa.(shutterstock)
9. Christmas Ban: In 1644, Christmas was banned in England and its American colonies, as it was believed the religious meaning was lost. Celebrations resumed 20 years later.(shutterstock)
1. Origins of Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ's birth It's celebrated on December 25th, though the exact birth date is unknown. (shutterstock)
1. Origins of Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ's birth It's celebrated on December 25th, though the exact birth date is unknown. (shutterstock)
2. Different Dates: Not all Christians celebrate on the same day. Orthodox Christians in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and some in Greece celebrate on January 7th. (Photo by afp)
2. Different Dates: Not all Christians celebrate on the same day. Orthodox Christians in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and some in Greece celebrate on January 7th. (Photo by afp)
3. The Name 'Christmas': Derived from 'Cristes maesse' (Old English for 'Christ’s mass'). 'Xmas' dates back to the 16th century, with 'X' representing the Greek letter 'Chi' for Christ. (shutterstock)
3. The Name 'Christmas': Derived from 'Cristes maesse' (Old English for 'Christ’s mass'). 'Xmas' dates back to the 16th century, with 'X' representing the Greek letter 'Chi' for Christ. (shutterstock)
4. Victorian Traditions: Many UK traditions, like Christmas cards and gift-giving, began in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized these customs (shutterstock)
4. Victorian Traditions: Many UK traditions, like Christmas cards and gift-giving, began in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized these customs (shutterstock)
5. Christmas Trees: Popularized in Victorian Britain, Christmas trees originated in 16th Century Germany. First trees were decorated with fruit, nuts, and later, sweets and candles.(shutterstock)
5. Christmas Trees: Popularized in Victorian Britain, Christmas trees originated in 16th Century Germany. First trees were decorated with fruit, nuts, and later, sweets and candles.(shutterstock)
7. Santa Claus: The name comes from 'Sinterklaas,' meaning Saint Nicholas in Dutch. St. Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. (shutterstock)
7. Santa Claus: The name comes from 'Sinterklaas,' meaning Saint Nicholas in Dutch. St. Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. (shutterstock)
8. Jingle Bells: Originally written for Thanksgiving in 1850 as "One Horse Open Sleigh," it doesn't mention Christmas, Jesus, or Santa.(shutterstock)
8. Jingle Bells: Originally written for Thanksgiving in 1850 as "One Horse Open Sleigh," it doesn't mention Christmas, Jesus, or Santa.(shutterstock)
9. Christmas Ban: In 1644, Christmas was banned in England and its American colonies, as it was believed the religious meaning was lost. Celebrations resumed 20 years later.(shutterstock)
9. Christmas Ban: In 1644, Christmas was banned in England and its American colonies, as it was believed the religious meaning was lost. Celebrations resumed 20 years later.(shutterstock)

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