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Days Until Christmas Day

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December 25th, 2026

About Christmas Day

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed by over 2 billion people worldwide

📚 Interesting Facts

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is observed by over 2 billion people worldwide

The tradition of Christmas trees originated in 16th century Germany

Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop known for giving to the poor

'Jingle Bells' was originally written for Thanksgiving, not Christmas

The first commercial Christmas card was created in London in 1843

🎊 Traditions & Celebrations

Exchanging gifts with family and friends

Decorating Christmas trees and homes with lights

Attending church services, especially midnight mass

Singing Christmas carols

Enjoying special Christmas meals with loved ones

📜 Historical Events on This Day

336

First recorded celebration of Christmas on December 25 in Rome

800

Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor

1066

William the Conqueror was crowned King of England

1776

George Washington crossed the Delaware River

1991

Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as President of the Soviet Union

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