The History of Christmas Christmas is widely celebrated as a time for giving, gathering, and creating cherished memories. Its origins, though, are rooted deeply in Christian traditions. Since the 4th century, Christians have observed December 25th as the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Over time, customs like decorating evergreen trees, exchanging gifts, and singing carols have added joy to the season. The tradition of adorning trees traces back to Germany in the 16th century. Legend has it that Martin Luther, a Protestant reformer, set up the first lighted Christmas tree. Inspired by the brilliance of stars shining through evergreen branches, Luther placed lit candles on the tree.…