Christmas, the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth, is a sacred holiday in the Christian religion. It is believed to have been established by the early Church in Rome in the 4th century AD, and the date of December 25th was chosen to coincide with the winter solstice. In the Bible, the birth of Jesus is described as a miraculous event that brought hope and salvation to the world. Christmas is a time of worship, family gatherings, and acts of charity and kindness.