Christmas is a religious and cultural festival celebrated annually on December 25th. It is the most widely observed holiday in the world and is celebrated by billions of people as a time of giving, family, and joy. Christmas is traditionally a Christian celebration, honoring the birth of Jesus Christ, but it has also become a secular holiday celebrated by people of many faiths and backgrounds. The holiday is characterized by the exchange of gifts, decorations such as Christmas trees and lights, and special foods like turkey, ham, and fruitcake.