Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

Christmas: A Historical Event

Posted on December 29th, 2009 by by Big History

Christmas is the time of the year when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This along with Easter is their most important event in the Christian calendar. In the 21st century the Christmas holiday season has become popular outside of the Christian faith with many Hindus, Jews, Buddhists and even Muslims adopting the significant holiday aspect of [...]

Christmas Tree: A Brief History

Posted on December 29th, 2009 by by Big History

When the Christmas holiday season arrives one of the most popular traditions throughout the world involves decorating a tree with ribbon, small ornaments, a string of lights that flash and of course the magic of stacking gifts for loved ones under the bottom branches. Usually the decorated Christmas tree takes pride of place in the corner of the room [...]