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Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday that marks the traditional birthdate of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas combines the celebration of Jesus' birth with various other traditions and customs, many of which were influenced by ancient winter festivals such as Yule[1] and Saturnalia. Christmas traditions include the display of Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas themes include the promotion of goodwill, giving, compassion, and quality family time.

Christmas Day falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some countries is followed by Boxing Day on December 26. Some Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7, which corresponds to December 25 on the Julian calendar. December 25 as a birthdate for Jesus is merely traditional, and is not thought to be his actual date of birth.

Christmas is celebrated in most countries around the world, owing to the spread of Christianity and Western culture, along with the enduring popularity of wintertime celebrations. Various local and regional Christmas traditions are still practiced, despite the widespread influence of American and British Christmas motifs disseminated by film, popular literature, television, and other media.


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Also called   Christ's Mass
Xmas
Yule   
Observed by   Christians around the world, as well as by non-Christians who observe the holiday's secular traditions.   
Type   Christian   
Significance   traditional birthdate of Jesus   
Date   December 25
(January 7 in Old Calendarist Orthodox Churches)   
Observances   religious services, gift giving, family meetings, decorating trees   
Related to   Annunciation, Incarnation, Advent; the winter holiday season

Christmas calls for celebration and jubilation. It goes without saying that Christmas gifts constitute an integral part of the holiday traditions. Be it any occasion, birthdays or weddings we are in the habit of exchanging showers, an instinct that dates from the ancient past when folks recognized and valued each other's worth
   
on the basis of barter. This system has prevailed over the years and we still exchange trims during the festive occasions in order to acknowledge our love and affection for those whom we consider our near and dear ones.    
    
Christmas is the time of the year when the members of the family reunite and have fun and that entails gift giving that includes all loved ones, not excluding the distant relatives. All of us take immense pain to impress our near and dear ones by providing them with stuffs that are to their liking. Many a times it's not possible to know the individual tastes and preferences of each of our relatives and it becomes a near impossible prospect if one hails from a big family with multiple members and distant relatives. Instead of groping in the dark and anticipating and contemplating about things that might please them, it's best to opt for a generalization.

If you are wondering as to what can be the Christmas gifts for your loved ones this Christmas, don't rack your brains unnecessarily thinking about extraordinary stuffs that come at exorbitant rates. Settle for a simple yet thoughtful gift that would touch their hearts and make them feel special.

If you are settling for a higher budget, you can arrange for beautiful gold plated plates, music boxes or ornaments. If you are keen on letting your creativity speak volumes for itself, think of something artistic and innovative. Handmade craft items or stuffs bought from the handicraft fairs can lend a dash of difference to your showers. If you desire to keep it simple and sweet, the best option would be to gift your beloved aunt with a personalized Photo fame with her photograph with her name inscribed on the rims of the frame. A little card wreath or may be a felt doll with your aunt's name embossed on it can also serve as a wonderful present.

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It's Christmas again ! Love, fellowship and togetherness make the Christmas season all the more special. Christmas also means spreading the warmth of our heart into the lives of others and bringing in joy and cheers. So this Christmas, let these special Christmas scrap show how much you cherish the presence of your loved ones in your life. Wishing you a Merry Christmas...