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The modern origins of the holiday come from pre-Christian celebrations established by Julius Caesar marking the Winter Solstice which occurred around December 25 during his life. By 325, in response to the Emperor Constantine's decision to make Christianity the official religion of the empire, the Council of Nicea declared the date as an official Christian holiday celebrating the birth of the christ.
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∙ 15y ago== == Jesus Christ, the center of the Christian religion, started it when he was born. That's what some Christians believe. But you can read more about it on www.britannica.com subject- Christmas"
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Who are the three ghosts that come to visit Scrooge?
The three ghosts that visit Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens are the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (also known as the Ghost of Christmas Future).
What date did Christmas Past come on in 'A Christmas Carol'?
He appears to Scrooge on Christmas Eve, but the time period of Christmas Yet to Come is unspecified.
When was Come On Christmas created?
Come On Christmas was created on 1997-08-26.
How come you have Christmas trees?
It is a symbol of Christmas.
When will Christmas come?
Christmas is December 25
When does A Christmas Story come on this year?
Christmas eve, and Christmas day.
What is the last name of the ghost in a Christmas carol?
The last name of the ghost in "A Christmas Carol" is usually not specified. They are simply known as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
When was I Want to Come Home for Christmas created?
I Want to Come Home for Christmas was created in 1972.
When was Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come created?
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come was created in 1843.
The names of the spirits from 'A Christmas Carol'?
The Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas yet to come.
It garvin and Stacey going to come on at Christmas?
Yes Gavin and Stacey is going to come on Christmas day
When does santa come to Scotland on Christmas?
After dark on Christmas Eve.
