History of Christmas
Christmas was not widely celebrated in early Christianity because the Bible does not record this specific detail.
Jesus’s birth date
Santa's red suit is often associated with this color scheme because it symbolizes warmth and generosity.
Red and white
This Christmas song mentions "figgy pudding.”
We wish you a merry Christmas
In many countries, Christmas is celebrated mainly on this day rather than December 25.
Christmas Eve
This movie helped popularize the idea of Christmas chaos within families.
Home Alone
This European country helped popularize the modern Christmas tree tradition in the 1800s.
Germany
Santa's character is based on a real person known for secretly giving gifts to the poor.
Saint Nicholas
"Last Christmas" is famously about heartbreak rather than this expected theme.
Happiness/joy/love
Countries in the Southern Hemisphere experience Christmas during this season.
Summer
The Grinch's heart growing represents this theme.
Personal growth
This U.S. state made Christmas an official state holiday first, in 1836.
Alabama
Santa delivering gifts through chimneys likely comes from traditions involving this winter necessity.
Fireplace
This Christmas song became extra popular because of the movie Home Alone.
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
In some cultures, gifts come from a figure other than Santa, often tied to this religious event.
Epiphany
Ugly Christmas sweaters became popular because of this social trend.
Irony/nostalgia
Puritans opposed Christmas mainly because they believed it was too closely linked to this.
Pagan traditions
The idea of Santa watching children's behavior reflects this cultural concept.
Moral behavior
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" re-enters the charts yearly mainly because of this.
Holiday nostalgia
Many countries focus less on gifts and more on this part of Christmas celebrations.
Food/family/gatherings
Many Christmas movies focus on characters learning this lesson.
Importance of family
The modern idea of Christmas as a family-centered holiday largely developed during this historical era.
The Victorian era
Santa's workshop being at the North Pole makes sense because it is associated with this idea.
Isolation/secret
Many Christmas songs sound cheerful even when their lyrics are actually about this emotion.
Loneliness/sadness
Christmas traditions vary globally mainly because of differences in this.
Culture/history/religion
Christmas remains popular worldwide mainly because it combines tradition with this modern element.
Commercialization