December 25th is celebrated as Christmas (also spelled Xmas) in many parts of the world.
This day marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity.
Christians attend midnight Mass (prayer) at a church. Homes are decorated with nativity scenes. (like the one below), a decorated Xmas tree, presents, and lights.
Families usually spend this day together. There is much feasting.
Christmas in history
What was Christmas like in the 20th century? We tracked down some really rare images related to Christmas for you. These are photographs, advertisements, and magazine covers. Do tell us if you like them.
Archies-Christmas-Stocking-1995 Cover 
Good-Housekeeping-1911 
Jell-O-1927 Advertisement 
Womans-Home-Companion-1932 
1951-advertisement-for-Berger-paints 
Literary-Digest-1915 
Colliers-1939 
1929-Book-cover 
Murad Cigarettes -1910’s 
1950 advertisement for Gillette razors 
Ladies’ Home Journal 1897 
1939 advertisement for Arnott’s Christmas cakes and puddings 
Archie Giant Series Magazine 1954 
An old Xmas greeting card 
1935 The Daily Telegram Greeting card 
Xmas Present Candies 1900 D.D.Teoli Jr. A.C. 
People’s Home Journal 1921 
1950 advertisement for Champion Xmas Pudding 
Boys’ Life 1937 
Woman’s World 1933 
1936_Argus_Xmas_Ad 
Better Homes and Gardens 1930 
Xmas 1950s 
Country Gentleman 1932 
Chesterfield Cigarettes -1949Advertisement 
Country Gentleman 1916
