Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is sometimes pronounced / ˈɛksməs /, but Xmas, and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations for the …

1 day ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, …

2 days ago · Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 as both a Christian holiday and a global cultural tradition. It honors the birth of Jesus Christ and includes festive customs like gift-giving, decorations, and …

Nov 5, 2025 · Christmas is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth—the incarnation of God with us. Beyond gifts and traditions, its core meaning is worshiping the Savior who came to bring hope, …

Dec 13, 2025 · Christmas is full of surprising traditions, sayings, and customs—many with origins that go back centuries. From the meaning of phrases like “Jiminy Christmas” and “Godspeed” to the history …

Oct 27, 2009 · Christmas, celebrated annually on December 25, is a sacred religious holiday as well as a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For roughly two millennia, people around the …

Oct 18, 2024 · Christmas is always celebrated in America on Dec. 25, but the day of the week rotates. This year, Christmas is on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Here are the days of the week Christmas falls …

Dec 20, 2024 · Christmas or Xmas? Christmas is also sometimes known as Xmas. Some people don't think it's correct to call Christmas 'Xmas' as that takes the 'Christ' (Jesus) out of Christmas. But that …

Xmas is a widely recognised abbreviation for the word Christmas. Contrary to popular belief, the use of Xmas is not an attempt to secularise or commercialise the holiday. Rather, its origins are deeply …