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Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the Birth of Jesus Christ. For millions of Christians throughout the world it is the happiest and the busiest time of the year. No one knows the exact of Christ's birth but most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25. The word "Christmas" comes from Christmas masse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ.
Christmas is a joyful religious holiday. To people all over the world, Christmas is a season of giving and receiving presents. In Scandinavian and other European countries, Father Christmas, or Saint Nicholas, comes into houses in the night and leaves gifts for the children
It seems that nearly every family has it's own unique Christmas observances. Many people are especially proud of Christmas traditions brought to the United States from their countries of origin. The wonderful diversity of food, music and songs, prayers and stories - all make Christmas the holiday of holidays!
Every year human interest newspaper articles remind readers of the origin of Christmas. Shelters for the homeless and hungry appeal through the newspaper to send money or gifts to those who are less fortunate. Members or organisations such as Salvation Army dress up as Sants Claus and stand on the side-walks outside stores to collect money for their own soup kitchens. City police forces supervise a "Toy For Tots" donated, in which people contribute new or used toys for children in hospitals and orphanages. Employees give a small part ot their pay-checks as a donation to a favorite charity. Such groups and organisations try to emphasize the true message of Christmas - to share what you have with others.
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