It actually started in Rome (part of Italy, of course). The Romans had a festival called the Saturnalia, celebrating the Winter Solstice on December 21 as the rebirth of Sol Invictus (the invincible sun). Additionally, the pagan god, Mithras, had a birthday on December 25. Part of the festival involved merry-making and the exchange of gifts. An early pope declared that December 25 was the birthday of Jesus, intending to graft a Christian holiday onto one that was already being celebrated anyway. (This was a common practice in the early Church, "usurping" pagan holidays and giving them a Christian spin.) Jesus, by the way, was probably born in spring (March or April). The Bible tells us that shepherds were out in the fields watching their flocks by night, which they wouldn't have done in December because it was too cold. The Winter Solstice has been celebrated by many cultures and in northern Europe, especially, it was marked by bonfires and the display of lights, which is the origin of our modern Christmas light displays. They would also decorate their homes with evergreens, thought to have magical properties because they stayed green throughout the winter. In northern Europe the festival was called Yule. So what we celebrate at this time of year is not the birth of Jesus but the rebirth of the sun (days grow longer after the Winter Solstice). Aware of its pagan origins, the Puritans prohibited the celebration of Christmas. And some modern denominations do, as well. Mainstream denominations follow the example of that ancient pope.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 as it is everywhere in the world. The feast of Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, frequently with gift giving.
italy's christmas is celebrated december 25th and they usually have festivals that day and sales.
Natale (Italian word for Christmas) Natale (Italian word for Christmas)
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Where is Christmas celebrated now
Christmas is celebrated with family and friends.
Christmas is celebrated in America,Canada and England Christmas is celebrated in America,Canada and England
The 12 days of Christmas is celebrated with the day of Christmas.
christmas celebrated in all over the wrld
In New Zealand Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Day, December 25.
Yes, Italy does have Christmas lights.
Christmas is celebrated in all of Germany.