View History Behind Christmas Background. Home european history the story behind christmas carols. Christmas is celebrated on december 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and.
The customs and the traditions inter linked with the christmas festival predates the birth of christ.
Christmas is filled with traditions, but did you know the history behind santa claus, christmas trees, gift giving, candy canes and eggnog? Christmas is filled with traditions, but did you know the history behind santa claus, christmas trees, gift giving, candy canes and eggnog? The ancient greek writer poet and historian lucian (in his dialogue entitled saturnalia) describes the festival's observance in his time. It brought salvation to all of us.