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The winter solstice is a festival celebrated near the time of Christmas -- December 21st this year (2012). The winter solstice celebration goes back to before Christianity and is probably the reason the time for Christmas was chosen, since it's clear from the story of his birth Jesus was actually born in a mild season.
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Which festival is celebrated along with christmas as per Hebrew calendar?
There isn't any festival celebrated along with Christmas as per the Hebrew calendar, since Christmas is not tied to the Hebrew calendar. (So every year, Christmas falls on a different date on the Hebrew calendar).
Which festival is celebrated by the whole world?
christmas
Is Christmas a worldwide festival?
Not necessarily, Christmas is celebrated all over the world where there are CHRISTIANS.
What is Christmas and why is it celebrated?
Christmas is the most important festival in the whole of the religion of Christianity, and is one of the most widely celebrated festivals all over the world. It is celebrated on the 25th December. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God.
What state or city was chrsitmas celebrated in?
Christmas?Christmas was probably firsst celebrated in ancient Rome or a major Roman city after the empire converted. The festival known as the Saturnalia was already celebrated in winter and was virtually exactly as we know a tradional Christmas to be: Trees brought inside, presents, big meals etc. So they kept the festival but changed it's subject! And it's lasted!
What other Jewish feast happens at the same time you celebrate Christmas?
Hannakuh, the Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated around the same time Christians celebrate Christmas.
What are the differences between Christmas and Diwali?
They are both celebrated by 2 different religions. Christmas is celebrating Jesus's birth Diwali is the festival of light. The festival Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
When was the festival of volcanalia celebrated?
The Festival of Volcanalia was celebrated on the 23rd August.
What holidays do Vietnam people celebrated?
The 3 most commonly holidays celebrated are Tet ( like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and your Birthday combined) ,Tet Trung Thu (mid-autumn festival), and Labor Day.
Who is Christmas celebrated with?
Christmas is celebrated with family and friends.
Where is Christmas celebrated now?
Where is Christmas celebrated now
Name two Japanese holidays celebrated in japan?
New Year's Day, White Day, Valentines, Bon Festival, Christmas
