Christmas (or the Feast of the Nativity) is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris KringleOne of the best-known St. Nicholas stories is the time he saved three poor sisters from being sold into slavery or by their father by providing them with a dowry so that they could be married.
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce.