The History of Christmas

Learn the Latin lyrics for popular Christmas Carols.

There's a lot of history behind the date we ascribe to Christmas and even today we don't all agree.

Find out why the abbreviation for Christmas is Xmas.

The Star of Bethlehem may help us accurately date Christmas.

Do you know the names of the 3 kings, wise men, or magi that followed the star of Bethlehem to visit the baby Jesus?

Read about Nicholas, a legendary 4th century figure connected with Christmas gift-givers like Santa Klaus.

Epiphany is the end of the Christmas season, 12 days after Christmas.

Glossary entry on advent, the liturgical season that precedes Christmas.

A quick tip about the connection between Christmas, Epiphany, gift giving, and the (names of the) three magi.