The War on Christmas - HISTORY

Did you know Christmas wasn't always celebrated on December 25th? Get the whole story behind the holiday.

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The celebration of Christmas as we know it today stems from the traditions of several different cultures.

Christmas has evolved from solstice celebration to family feast.

Today's Christmas celebrations combine secular and religious traditions.

In some parts of Europe, people still celebrate Christmas customs based on long-standing folk legends.

Ruled a legal holiday in 1894, Christmas has had its fair share of strange traditions.