The name, Christmas, means "festival of christ." The reason why we give gifts to each other is because the 3 wise-men gave gifts to christ when he was born.
It's highly doubtful that Christmas was ever "illegal."
They do not represent Christmas. They were just fun additions added to Christmas that have known become like a tradition.
Mince Pies became popular at Christmas in 1899
Christmas Crackers are significant the United Kingdom as they were first invented there in the 1850s. Since then, Christmas Crackers have become a regular Christmas tradition.
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Because Christmas is a time for giving and santa Claus gives
Lemax started manufacturing Christmas figurines and Christmas villages in 1990. Their Christmas village and figurine collection has become a favorite with collectors.