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In the 4th century, just after Christianity became the official religion of the Ancient Roman Empire, Christmas (then called "Feast of the Nativity of the Christchild") was created and placed on December 25 in an effort to replace the existing pagan holiday, "Dies Natalis Solis Invicti" (English: Birth of the Unconquered Sun God) with a Christian holiday.
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Why was Christmas named Christmas?
Christmas means Christ's mass celebrating the birth of Christ.
What is meant by nativity?
Birth, the birth of Christ, the festival of Christ's birth; Christmas
What does Christ's Mass mean?
Christmas
Where did Christmas get its name -?
It is named after Jesus Christ, not St. Christopher. Christmas is named after the birth of Jesus Christ. The "mas" part of Christmas comes from the Roman Catholic term "mass." Christmas was originally a mass for Christ, to celebrate His birth. Christ
What is Christmas named after?
Christmas is named after Christ because he was born on Christmas
Who was a Christmas baby?
The Christmas baby Jesus Christ.
What was Christmas?
Christmas is the time selected to celebrate the birth of Christ.
What is the real origin of Christmas?
Christmas means the birth of Christ
What do the letters in Christmas stand for?
Nothing,but its spelled CHRISTmas for christ.
Where does the name Christmas come from?
:Christmas comes from the words Christ and mass. "Christ" refers to Jesus Christ, the Christian messiah; and mass is a religious ceremony or celebration.
What is the original Christmas in the bible known as?
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ, and was not founded in Bible times. The birth of Christ can be referred to as the Nativity or just The Birth of Christ.
How did they think of an idea of making Christmas?
Christ was born. Christ was born.
