Christmas is a joyous time of year that involves many traditions, but undergoes scrutiny. Many times, families who celebrate Christmas do not know of it’s true origin and just grew up in it and have passed it on in their families from then on. What exactly does Christmas involves in this age, why is it involved with scrutiny, and why should we care?
Christmas, according to History.com, is “A Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas evolved over two millennia into a worldwide religious and secular celebration, incorporating many pre-Christian, pagan traditions into the festivities along the way. Today Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together and exchange gifts” (Christmas).
