Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.

Watch the videos below and learn a bit more about Christmas:
History of Christmas
http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-christmas

North Pole: Deconstructed
http://www.history.com/videos/north-pole-deconstructed

The Life of a Christmas Tree
http://www.history.com/videos/the-life-of-a-christmas-tree

Strange Christmas Traditions
http://www.history.com/videos/strange-christmas-traditions

Origins of Santa Claus
http://www.history.com/videos/origins-of-santa-claus

Christmas Light Fanatic
http://www.history.com/videos/christmas-light-fanatic

Link: http://www.history.com/topics/christmas

Enjoy them!