Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25th as a religious and cultural holiday. It is believed to have been first celebrated by Christians in the Eastern Roman Empire in the 4th century, though the origin of the celebration is unclear and there is debate over the exact date. Christmas is celebrated in many countries around the world, and it has become a secular holiday as well. The holiday is typically associated with gift-giving, family gatherings, and other festive activities.