Christmas has been celebrated in England for over a thousand years, although it was originally a pagan festival.
The Christmas season is almost upon us once again. The shops are full of festive decorations and Christmas trees are being erected in town centres across the country. It’s a time of year when families come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and enjoy the festive season together. However, there is more to this celebration than just putting up decorations and singing songs around the tree. This tradition has been around for over 1,000 years and has evolved over time.
What is Christmas?
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. The 25th December marks his birthday according to both Christian and pagan traditions. It’s a time when people give gifts to each other, decorate their homes with tinsel and lights, eat mince pies and drink hot chocolate with marshmallows.
How did Christmas begin?
“In the beginning was the Word.”
“And the Word was with God.”
“And God said let there be light.”
“And there was light.”
“Genesis 1:1-4”
