is christmas a pagan holiday or christian holiday

Christmas is a holiday with roots in both pagan and Christian traditions. The holiday has evolved over the centuries, but it is now primarily celebrated as a Christian holiday. The date of December 25th was chosen by early Christians to coincide with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which was celebrated on December 25th. Over time, the pagan elements of the holiday were gradually replaced by Christian ones, and today, the holiday is largely recognized as a Christian celebration.