Christmas

Christmas

Context

An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration

Explanation

Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians.

Applications

Traditions include gift-giving, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and family gatherings.

It's a season for shopping, feasting, and charity towards the less fortunate.

Christmas has formed a central part of Western culture and traditions for centuries.