how did christmas day start

Christmas Day has its roots in ancient winter festivals that celebrated the winter solstice, a time when the days started to become longer again after the darkest period of the year. Over time, the pagan holiday evolved into a Christian holiday, with the birth of Jesus being celebrated on December 25th. Today, Christmas is a global holiday celebrated by people of many different faiths and cultures, marked by gift-giving, feasting, and spending time with family and friends.