The History of Christmas

Latin Christmas Carols
Learn the Latin lyrics for popular Christmas Carols.

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

Why Xmas?
Find out why the abbreviation for Christmas is Xmas.

The Star of Bethlehem
The Star of Bethlehem may help us accurately date Christmas.

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

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

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

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

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