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[[File:8452 - Milano - S. Marco - Londonio - Presepe (ca 1750) - Foto G. Dall'Orto - 14-Apr-2007.jpg|thumb|300px|''The Adoration of the Shepherds'' from a Crib made of painted board by Francesco Landonio, 1750, Italy]]
[[File: Giotto - Scrovegni - -18- - Adoration of the Magi.jpg |thumb|300px|Christmas is the birthday of [[Jesus Christ]] also known as “The Netivity of Christ”. Jesus himself was born in [[Bethlehem]] (Modern day [[State of Palestine|Palestine]]) on 25th December. The [[Star of Bethlehem]] is represented on top of a [[Christmas tree]].]]
'''Christmas''' (which means "Feast day of Christ") is a Christian [[holiday]] that refers to the birth of Jesus (whom Christians believe is the Son of God), and a [[culture|cultural]] holiday for non-Christians.
'''Christmas''' (which means "The Mass of Christ") is a Christian [[holiday]] that refers to the birth of Jesus (whom Christians believe is the Son of God), and a [[culture|cultural]] holiday for non-Christians.
The day known as Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th day of December. It is one of the most important days of the year for Christians, along with [[Easter]] when the death and [[resurrection of Jesus]] are celebrated. The season of preparing for Christmas is called [[Advent]] and begins on a Sunday about four weeks before Christmas. The Christmas Season (called Christmastide) ends 6 January or the Twelfth Day of Christmas, in which ''Epiphany'' is remembered.
The day known as Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th day of December. It is one of the most important days of the year for Christians, along with [[Easter]] when the death and [[resurrection of Jesus]] are celebrated. The season of preparing for Christmas is called [[Advent]] and begins on a Sunday about four weeks before Christmas. The Christmas Season (called Christmastide) ends 6 January or the Twelfth Day of Christmas, in which ''Epiphany'' is remembered.
=== Date of celebration ===
=== Date of celebration ===
Most Christian countries of the world use a [[calendar]] called the [[Gregorian Calendar]], but some churches use a calendar called the [[Julian Calendar]]. Most Christians, such as those of the [[Catholicism|Catholic]] and [[Protestant]] Churches, celebrate the birth of Jesus on 25 December.
Most Christian countries of the world use a [[calendar]] called the [[Gregorian Calendar]], but some churches use a calendar called the [[Julian Calendar]]. Most Christians, such as those of the [[Catholicism|Catholic]] and [[Protestant]] Churches, celebrate the birth of Jesus on 25 December, although holidays begin on 24 December also known as [[Christmas Eve]].
The [[Eastern Orthodox]] Church still uses the [[Julian Calendar]] in some regions such as [[Russia]]. In such regions, Christmas is celebrated on 25 December in the Julian Calendar, but because of the difference between the calendars it is 7 January in the modern [[Gregorian Calendar]].
The [[Eastern Orthodox]] Church still uses the [[Julian Calendar]] in some regions such as [[Russia]]. In such regions, Christmas is celebrated on 25 December in the Julian Calendar, but because of the difference between the calendars it is 7 January in the modern [[Gregorian Calendar]].