Christmas

Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most beloved Popular US Holidays. It is celebrated not only in the United States, but it is also a World Holiday celebrated in many Countries around the World.  

Holiday Facts:

Celebrated On: December 25th each year.

Type of Holiday: Religious Holiday, U.S. Federal Holiday, and World Holiday celebrated in many Countries Around the World.

It is a holiday rich with history, religious significance, the amazing birth of Jesus, so much tradition, its own music, recipes, baking, decorating, entertaining, Santa, reindeer, elves, snowmen, mistletoe, holly, family get-togethers, cookie exchanges, gifts for coworkers and teachers, the perfect gift for your spouse and kids, and maybe stress all rolled into one glorious day!

This is a holiday about celebration, whatever your religious beliefs! Celebrate and enjoy the day with your family. Develop easier traditions, and ones that actually mean something to your family!

Christmas is also about Giving! Not only giving to your family and loved ones but giving to those less fortunate than yourself. There are many fantastic Non-Profit Organizations around the World that can help you focus your year-end giving on a cause that is close to your heart! We will be highlighting some of these great groups as we get into the detail of each of the specific Holidays and Observances.

The Spiritual Significance of Christmas

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. For many, that simple story has changed their entire life. Many churches host special candlelight services, and it is a beautiful tradition to spend time remembering the birth of Jesus with your family.

If you would like to revisit the Christmas story, you can watch the following video featuring music from contemporary Christian singer Michael W. Smith!

What is Christmas? Traditional Traditions and Decisions

We all have our own unique traditions for the winter holidays! There are so many different choices and family decisions to navigate, but the underlying mood is always celebration. To answer "What is Christmas?" for your own household, you might find yourself answering some of these classic holiday questions:

• What is the perfect tree—is it a real pine or a fake one? See our National Christmas Tree Page 

• When should you open your gifts—the evening of the 24th, or the actual day of Christmas?

• Should you send out holiday cards or not, and how late is too late to mail them?

• Should you reach out to someone who is needy this season, and how can you best help?

• Where are the best local places to donate gifts for needy families?

• Which ugly holiday sweater are you going to wear to the party this year?

• Which evening church service should you attend, or will you stay home and enjoy your extended family?

• Is there such a thing as a perfect gift, and where can you find it fast (maybe even on the 24th)?

• Why do gifts always seem so much better right before they are unwrapped?

• Why is there a feeling of letdown once the gifts are opened, even if you got everything you wanted?

• Who is Santa Claus really, and where did his historical legend come from?

• Should you decorate your tree with all your sentimental ornaments, or make a themed tree that matches a color pattern?

• Which home-made gifts should you prepare this year—gag gifts, useful ones, or edible treats?

• Will anyone remember that you love, love, love, black jelly beans and would love a stocking full of them?

• How many lights must you put up to be enough?

• Do you really have to get out all of the village stuff and set it all up, or can you forget the train this year?

• Which holiday music will your son pick out for you to listen to?

• Will the power go out like it did a few years ago?

There are so many questions that can run through your mind before this special day that you might feel overwhelmed. By the time Christmas rolls around, you might even dread the day due to too much work and possible disappointment.

Keeping Christmas Peaceful: Your Stress-Free Family Holiday Toolkit

While Christmas is a beautiful time of joy, traditions, and family connection, it can quickly become one of the most frantic and over-scheduled weeks of the year. Between budgeting for gifts, hosting traveling house guests, and navigating endless holiday party buffet tables, it is easy to find your peace of mind—and your healthy habits—completely overwhelmed.

Remember that protecting your family's mental well-being and physical health is far more important than achieving holiday perfection.

To help you slow down, set firm boundaries, and avoid the trap of seasonal emotional eating, we have put together a comprehensive survival guide. Before the December rush begins, explore our National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month Guide to discover actionable non-food stress busters, time-saving tips, and kitchen habits designed to keep your holiday season calm, healthy, and bright.

Christmas Food

For actionable kitchen shortcuts, healthy menu swaps, and stress-free holiday meal planning tips, head over to our comprehensive Christmas Food Guide!

Christmas Topics

There are so many different topics associated with Christmas, therefore, we will have many different pages related to Christmas that will be filled out over time and linked below as the pages are completed. 

• 12 Days of Christmas
• Charlie Brown Christmas
• Advent and Advent Calendars
• Artificial Christmas Trees - See our National Christmas Tree Page 
• Bethlehem
• Birth of Jesus
• Black Friday
• Candy Canes
• Christmas Carols
• Christmas at the White House
• Christmas Angel
• Christmas Art
• Christmas Baking
• Christmas Bells
• Christmas Breakfast
• Christmas Budget
• Christmas Cakes
• Christmas Candles
• Christmas Candlelight Service
• Christmas Candy
• Christmas Candy Recipes
• Christmas Cards
• Christmas Cartoons
• Christmas Centerpieces
• Christmas Church Services
• Christmas Cookies
• Christmas Cookie Recipes
• Christmas Cookie Exchange
• Christmas Costumes
• Christmas Crafts
• Christmas Cupcakes
• Christmas Decorations
• Christmas Decorating Ideas
• Christmas Desserts
• Christmas Dessert Recipes
• Christmas Dinner
• Christmas Dress and Dresses
• Christmas Ecards
• Christmas Elves
• Christmas Eve - December 24
• Christmas Flowers
• Christmas Food
• Christmas Games
• Christmas Garland
• Christmas Gift Ideas
• Christmas Giving
• Christmas Greetings around the World
• Christmas Hats
• Christmas Holidays
• Christmas Holly
• Christmas Lights
• Christmas Movies
• Christmas Music
• Christmas Outdoor Decorations
• Christmas Ornaments
• Christmas Plays
• Christmas Poems
• Christmas Recipes
• Christmas Story
• Christmas Talking Animals
• Christmas Traditions
• Christmas Tree - See our National Christmas Tree Page 
• Christmas Wreaths
• Cyber Monday
• December 25
• December Holidays
• Decorated Christmas Trees
• Dickens Christmas Carol
• Disneyland Christmas
• Eggnog
• Father Christmas
• Frosty the Snowman
• Fruitcake
• Gift Wrapping
• Gingerbread
• Gingerbread House (and Village)
• Handmade Christmas Ornaments
• Handmade Gifts
• Holiday Party
• How to Carve a Ham
• How to Carve a Turkey
• Jesus
• Mary and Joseph
• Mistletoe
• Mrs. Claus
• Mulled Wine
• National Holidays
• Nativity Scene
• North Pole
• Nutcracker Ballet
• Nutcrackers
• Poinsettias - See our National Poinsettia Day page
• Printable Christmas Cards
• Reindeer
• Religious Gifts
• Religious Holidays
• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
• Santa Claus
• Scrooge
• Snowmen
• Stocking
• Toy Stores
• US Holidays
• White Christmas
• Winter Holidays

Please Follow our Holidays and Observances Christmas Day Holiday Board on Pinterest - below you will see our 30 most recent pins to this photo board!

Click on the SEE ON PINTEREST bar right above, to see all the rest of our photo's on this board, and to Follow the board. (the link will open Pinterest in a new browser window) New photos will be constantly added! Plus...we have lots more Christmas Topical Boards geared towards specific topics, like Christmas Decorating, Christmas Ornaments, Christmas Trees etc.