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Christmas
The Nativity of Jesus Christ — the most celebrated Christian holiday worldwide.
📅 December 25
✦ Why It Matters
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew scriptures. It is a time of joy, family, and giving.
✦ How It Is Observed
Church services (Midnight Mass, Christmas Day service), exchanging gifts, decorating trees, singing carols, nativity scenes, family gatherings, charitable giving.
✦ Sacred Text
“But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."”
— Luke 2:10-11 ↗