is christmas a christian holiday or pagan

Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday with roots in both Christian and pagan traditions. The origins of Christmas can be traced back to the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which was celebrated in December and involved gift-giving, feasting, and the exchange of good wishes. The Christian Church later adopted the date of December 25th as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Over time, the two traditions merged into the modern Christmas holiday, which incorporates elements of both Christian and pagan traditions.