Feb 22, 2010 · The document provides a detailed history of Christmas traditions from the birth of Jesus Christ to modern celebrations. It describes how Christmas has evolved over time from a religious holiday commemorating Jesus's birth to include secular traditions like Santa Claus delivering gifts, decorating trees, and exchanging gifts. ... Jul 19, 2014 · 1.The history of Christmas 2.The story of the Christmas tree 3.The decorations on the tree. 1.The history of Christmas 2.The story of the Christmas tree 3.The decorations on the tree 4.Santa Claus. The History of Christmas The Birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, Mary, Joseph, Camel, sheep, stable, star, magi. Herod, Joseph, Mary, Child, Egypt. ... Nov 29, 2009 · The Real History Of Christmas - Download as a PDF or view online for free Submit Search. The Real History Of Christmas. Nov 29, 2009 • 3 likes • 11,052 views ... ... Title: HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS 1 HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS. Merry Christmas ; And ; Happy New Year!! 2 A History of the Celebration of Christmas. People have celebrated a mid-winter festival since pre-historic times. It's thought that Jesus of Nazareth was born in the fall near the Jewish feast of Tabernacles. December 25th was chosen for the ... ... The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It explains that Christmas traditions such as Christmas trees, candy canes and gift giving were adapted from earlier winter solstice festivals celebrated by pagan religions and that the date was chosen to coincide with these winter festivals. It then briefly outlines the history of Christmas celebrations from ancient ... ... Dec 16, 2010 · 4. A Christmas CarolAlso around this time, English author Charles Dickens created the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story's message-the importance of charity and good will towards all humankind-struck a powerful chords in the United States and England and showed members of Victorian society the benefits of celebrating the holiday.The family was also becoming less disciplined and ... ... Secular History Other things associated with Christmas Tree: pagan, Anglo-Saxon (history.com) Gifts: Feast of Saturnalia (Zondervan) Yule Log: Norse festival (thehistoryofchristmas.com) 11 The History of Christmas ... Explore the fascinating history of Christmas with this engaging presentation and trivia game, perfect for middle school teachers, captivating students with origins, customs, and festivities – suitable for any class setting. ... Christmas Eve celebrated all over the world. On the Christmas Eve the entire family and the relatives gather to enjoy a wonderful dinner along with singing and dancing. 10. What are the most famous symbols of Christmas? Enumerate as many of them as possible 11. Christmas Tree Christmas Stockings Santa Presents 12. Christmas sleigh and Reindeer ... ... View Christmas History PPTs online, safely and virus-free! Many are downloadable. Learn new and interesting things. Get ideas for your own presentations. Share yours for free! ... ">

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The History of Christmas. Sacred History. Secular History. Bible Authority. The History of Christmas. Sacred History. Everything the Bible says about Christmas: Nothing Disciples did not observe Holy Spirit did not reveal Apostles did not command. The History of Christmas.

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The History of Christmas Sacred History Secular History Bible Authority

The History of Christmas Sacred History • Everything the Bible says about Christmas: • Nothing • Disciples did not observe • Holy Spirit did not reveal • Apostles did not command

The History of Christmas Sacred History • Christmas is extra-biblical in origin • “Neither Christmas (… Christ + Mass) • nor the actual celebration • of the anniversary of the birth of Christ • is recorded in the Bible” • - Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible

The History of Christmas Sacred History • Christmas is extra-biblical in origin • “Christmas was not among • the earliest festivals of the Church” • - Catholic Encyclopedia

The History of Christmas Secular History • Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia • Earliest known reference to date • of Christ’s birth is around 200 AD • End of 4th century special services adopted • Originally a religious celebration… • Gradual addition of practices of nations • “The assimilation of such practices generally represented efforts by Christians to transform or absorb otherwise pagan practices”

The History of Christmas Secular History • Why Dec. 25 for Christ’s birth? • Two dates: Jan. 6 & Dec. 25 (Zondervan) • Assigned to every month (Catholic Enc.) • “the Gospels give no help…” (Catholic Enc.)

The History of Christmas Secular History • Why Dec. 25 for Christ’s birth? • “The date was chosen to counter • pagan festivities connected with • the winter solstice; • since 274, under the emperor Aurelian, Rome had celebrated • the feast of the ‘Invincible Sun’ • on December 25” • - Grolier Encyclopedia

The History of Christmas Secular History • Why Dec. 25 for Christ’s birth? • “The well-known solar feast… • of NatalisInvicti, • celebrated on 25 December, • has strong claim on the responsibility for our December date” • - Catholic Encyclopedia

The History of Christmas Secular History • Other things associated with Christmas • Tree: pagan, Anglo-Saxon (history.com) • Gifts: Feast of Saturnalia (Zondervan) • Yule Log: Norse festival (thehistoryofchristmas.com)

The History of Christmas Secular History • Pagan connection traditionally condemned (history.com) • “as late as the 1840s Christmas trees • were seen as pagan symbols • and not accepted by most Americans”

The History of Christmas Secular History • Pagan connection traditionally condemned (history.com) • “Oliver Cromwell preached against ‘heathen traditions’ of Christmas carols, decorated trees,…”

The History of Christmas Secular History • Pagan connection traditionally condemned (history.com) • “In 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts enacted a law making any observance • of December 25 (other than a church service) • a penal offense.”

The History of Christmas Bible Authority • Warned about adding to or taking from • The Law, Deut. 4:2 • Not to right or left, Josh. 1:7 • Punishment, Rev. 22:18, 19 • Wisdom, Prov. 30:6 • Example, 1 Kgs. 12:25-33

The History of Christmas Bible Authority • Must have divine authority, Mt. 21:23-27 • Direct statement, Acts 2:38 • Approved example, Acts 20:7 • Necessary inference, Acts 15:7-11 • No authority for the church • to have a religious celebration of Christmas

The History of Christmas Bible Authority • Individual liberty, Rom. 14:5 • Birthdays • Patriotic Days (4th of July) • Days of rest/reflection (Thanksgiving) • Days of respect (Mother’s Day) • Days for family (Easter, Christmas)

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The document summarizes the history and evolution of Christmas traditions and celebrations. It describes how ancient winter solstice festivals influenced early Christmas traditions in places like Rome and Scandinavia. It then discusses how Christmas was outlawed by Puritans in early America but later reinvented in the 19th century as a family-centered holiday focused on peace, nostalgia, charity and gift-giving. Famous works like Washington Irving's "The Sketchbook" and Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" helped shape modern Christmas traditions. Read less

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMASAn Ancient HolidayThe middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of the man called Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.In Germany, people honored the pagan god Odem during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Odem, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.SaturnaliaIn Rome, where winters were not as harsh as those in the far north, Saturnalia—a holiday in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture—was celebrated. Beginning in the week leading up to the winter solstice and continuing for a full month, Saturnalia was a hedonistic time, when food and drink were plentiful and the normal Roman social order was turned upside down. For a month, slaves would become masters. Peasants were in command of the city. Business and schools were closed so that everyone could join in the fun.

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  • 1. THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMASAn Ancient HolidayThe middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of the man called Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.In Germany, people honored the pagan god Odem during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Odem, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.SaturnaliaIn Rome, where winters were not as harsh as those in the far north, Saturnalia—a holiday in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture—was celebrated. Beginning in the week leading up to the winter solstice and continuing for a full month, Saturnalia was a hedonistic time, when food and drink were plentiful and the normal Roman social order was turned upside down. For a month, slaves would become masters. Peasants were in command of the city. Business and schools were closed so that everyone could join in the fun.
  • 2. Also around the time of the winter solstice, Romans observed Juvenilia, a feast honoring the children of Rome. In addition, members of the upper classes often celebrated the birthday of Mithras, the god of the unconquerable sun, on December 25. It was believed that Mithras, an infant god, was born of a rock. For some Romans, Mithras’s birthday was the most sacred day of the year.In the early years of Christianity, Easter was the main holiday; the birth of Jesus was not celebrated. In the fourth century, church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday. Unfortunately, the Bible does not mention date for his birth (a fact Puritans later pointed out in order to deny the legitimacy of the celebration). Although some evidence suggests that his birth may have occurred in the spring (why would shepherds be herding in the middle of winter?), Pope Julius I chose December 25. It is commonly believed that the church chose this date in an effort to adopt and absorb the traditions of the pagan Saturnalia festival. First called the Feast of the Nativity, the custom spread to Egypt by 432 and to England by the end of the sixth century. By the end of the eighth century, the celebration of Christmas had spread all the way to Scandinavia. Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days after the 25th, which is also referred to as the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. This is the day it is believed that the three wise men finally found Jesus in the manger.By holding Christmas at the same time as traditional winter solstice festivals, church leaders increased the chances that Christmas would be popularly embraced, but gave up the ability to dictate how it was celebrated. By the Middle Ages, Christianity had, for the most part, replaced pagan religion. On Christmas, believers attended church, and then celebrated raucously in a drunken, carnival-like atmosphere similar to today's Mardi Gras. Each year, a beggar or student would be crowned the "lord of misrule" and eager celebrants played the part of his subjects. The poor would go to the houses of the rich and demand their best food and drink. If owners failed to comply, their visitors would most likely terrorize them with mischief. Christmas became the time of year when the upper classes could repay their real or imagined "debt" to society by entertaining less fortunate citizens.
  • 3. An Outlaw ChristmasIn the early 17th century, a wave of religious reform changed the way Christmas was celebrated in Europe. When Oliver Cromwell and his Puritan forces took over England in 1645, they vowed to rid England of decadence and, as part of their effort, cancelled Christmas. By popular demand, Charles II was restored to the throne and, with him, came the return of the popular holiday.The pilgrims, English separatists that came to America in 1620, were even more orthodox in their Puritan beliefs than Cromwell. As a result, Christmas was not a holiday in early America. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was actually outlawed in Boston. Anyone exhibiting the Christmas spirit was fined five shillings. By contrast, in the Jamestown settlement, Captain John Smith reported that Christmas was enjoyed by all and passed without incident.After the American Revolution, English customs fell out of favor, including Christmas. In fact, Congress was in session on December 25, 1789, the first Christmas under America's new constitution. Christmas was not declared a federal holiday until June 26, 1870.Irving reinvents ChristmasIt was not until the 19th century that Americans began to embrace Christmas. Americans re-invented Christmas, and changed it from a raucous carnival holiday into a family-centered day of peace and nostalgia. The early 19th century was a period of class conflict and turmoil. During this time, unemployment was high and gang rioting by the disenchanted classes often occurred during the Christmas season. In 1828, the New York city council instituted the city's first police force in response to a Christmas riot. This catalyzed certain members of the upper classes to begin to change the way Christmas was celebrated in America.In 1819, best-selling author Washington Irving wrote The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, a series of stories about the celebration of Christmas in an English manor house. The sketches feature a squire who invited the peasants into his home for the holiday. In contrast to the problems faced in American society, the two groups mingled effortlessly. In Irving's mind, Christmas should be a peaceful, warm-hearted holiday bringing groups together across lines of wealth or social status. Irving's fictitious celebrants enjoyed "ancient customs," including the crowning of a Lord of Misrule. Irving's book, however, was not based on any holiday celebration he had attended – in fact, many historians say that Irving's account actually "invented" tradition by implying that it described the true customs of the season.
  • 4. A Christmas CarolAlso around this time, English author Charles Dickens created the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story's message-the importance of charity and good will towards all humankind-struck a powerful chords in the United States and England and showed members of Victorian society the benefits of celebrating the holiday.The family was also becoming less disciplined and more sensitive to the emotional needs of children during the early 1800s. Christmas provided families with a day, when they could lavish attention-and gifts-on their children without appearing to "spoil" them. As Americans began to embrace Christmas as a perfect family holiday, old customs were unearthed. People looked toward recent immigrants and Catholic and Episcopalian churches to see how the day should be celebrated. In the next 100 years, Americans built a Christmas tradition all their own that included pieces of many other customs, including decorating trees, sending holiday cards, and gift giving.Although most families quickly bought into the idea that they were celebrating Christmas how it had been done for centuries, Americans had really re-invented a holiday to fill the cultural needs of a growing nation.Christmas FactsEach year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. There are 21,000 Christmas tree growers in the United States, and trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold.Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days after the 25th, which is also referred to as the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. This is the day it is believed that the three wise men finally found Jesus in the manger.In the Middle Ages, Christmas celebrations were rowdy and raucous—a lot like today's Mardi Gras parties.From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston, and law-breakers were fined five shillings.Christmas was not a holiday in early America; in fact, Congress was in session on December 25, 1789, the country's first Christmas under the new constitution.Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the United States on June 26, 1870.The first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in Captain John Smith’s 1607 Jamestown settlement.Poinsettia plants are named after Joel R. Poinsett, an American minister to Mexico, who brought the red-and-green plant from Mexico to America in 1828.The Salvation Army has been sending Santa Claus-clad donation collectors into the streets since the 1890s.Rudolph, "the most famous reindeer of all," was the product of Robert L. May's imagination in 1939. The copywriter wrote a poem about the reindeer to help lure customers into the Montgomery Ward department store.Construction workers started the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition in 1931.

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  1. A Short History of Christmas | PPT - SlideShare

    Feb 22, 2010 · The document provides a detailed history of Christmas traditions from the birth of Jesus Christ to modern celebrations. It describes how Christmas has evolved over time from a religious holiday commemorating Jesus's birth to include secular traditions like Santa Claus delivering gifts, decorating trees, and exchanging gifts.

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    Jul 19, 2014 · 1.The history of Christmas 2.The story of the Christmas tree 3.The decorations on the tree. 1.The history of Christmas 2.The story of the Christmas tree 3.The decorations on the tree 4.Santa Claus. The History of Christmas The Birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, Mary, Joseph, Camel, sheep, stable, star, magi. Herod, Joseph, Mary, Child, Egypt.

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    Title: HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS 1 HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS. Merry Christmas ; And ; Happy New Year!! 2 A History of the Celebration of Christmas. People have celebrated a mid-winter festival since pre-historic times. It's thought that Jesus of Nazareth was born in the fall near the Jewish feast of Tabernacles. December 25th was chosen for the ...

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    The document discusses the origins and history of Christmas traditions. It explains that Christmas traditions such as Christmas trees, candy canes and gift giving were adapted from earlier winter solstice festivals celebrated by pagan religions and that the date was chosen to coincide with these winter festivals. It then briefly outlines the history of Christmas celebrations from ancient ...

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    Dec 16, 2010 · 4. A Christmas CarolAlso around this time, English author Charles Dickens created the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story's message-the importance of charity and good will towards all humankind-struck a powerful chords in the United States and England and showed members of Victorian society the benefits of celebrating the holiday.The family was also becoming less disciplined and ...

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    Secular History Other things associated with Christmas Tree: pagan, Anglo-Saxon (history.com) Gifts: Feast of Saturnalia (Zondervan) Yule Log: Norse festival (thehistoryofchristmas.com) 11 The History of Christmas

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    Explore the fascinating history of Christmas with this engaging presentation and trivia game, perfect for middle school teachers, captivating students with origins, customs, and festivities – suitable for any class setting.

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    Christmas Eve celebrated all over the world. On the Christmas Eve the entire family and the relatives gather to enjoy a wonderful dinner along with singing and dancing. 10. What are the most famous symbols of Christmas? Enumerate as many of them as possible 11. Christmas Tree Christmas Stockings Santa Presents 12. Christmas sleigh and Reindeer ...

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