Today Is Christmas Day
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Date: December 25 (Traditional)
Purpose: Celebrates the Nativity of Jesus
Symbol: Use of the modernChristmas tree tradition began inGermany around the
18th century
Named for: Name originated as a contraction of the Old English words Cristes
Maesse (the Mass of Christ)
Related holiday: The day preceding Christmas is usually known as Christmas Eve
