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Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it evolved into a global holiday
Christmas TV specials showcase religious origins, celebrity appearances, and unique traditions worldwide, highlighting how media shaped the global celebration of the holiday season.
- Long ago, Christmas began as a Christian holiday observing Jesus' birth, though the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate it.
- Through folklore and media, Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century Christian saint, inspired Santa Claus, while Stacker shows television producers popularized Christmas images and rituals.
- Television specials enlisted Fred Astaire, S.D. Kluger and Mickey Rooney, while Rankin/Bass Productions and Binder Entertainment created enduring programs, including one turned into a 2011 video game.
- In Bethlehem, Pa., a nativity was illuminated Dec. 1, 2024, on Payrow Plaza, while Yokohama displayed Christmas lights Dec. 25, 2021, and Vilnius hosted its annual run Dec. 6.
- Seasonal programs continue to rekindle childhood memories for viewers and sustain the holiday season as a cultural and media-driven phenomenon through enduring television specials and classics.
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Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it evolved into a global holiday
Originally a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' birth, Christmas evolved into a global event. The tradition of celebrating Dec. 25 began in the fourth century, possibly aligning with pagan festivals.
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Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japanese tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas? Read more...
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