when was xmas invented

The origins of Christmas date back to ancient pagan festivals celebrated during the winter solstice. The Christian holiday of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, was established in the 4th century AD. However, the current popular Christmas traditions, such as gift-giving, Santa Claus, and Christmas trees, did not emerge until the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1863, English poet Clement Clarke Moore published his famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," also known as "The Night Before Christmas," which popularized the modern image of Santa Claus. Additionally, in the 18