who came up with christmas

The exact origin of Christmas is not clear, as it is a holiday that has evolved over time. The modern celebration of Christmas is believed to have roots in the pagan holiday of Yule, which was celebrated by the ancient Germanic people and marked the winter solstice. The Roman Catholic Church later adopted the celebration of Christmas as a religious holiday, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. In the 4th century, Emperor Constantine declared December 25th as the official date for Christmas, which has been the tradition ever since. Over time, Christmas has become a cultural holiday celebrated by people of all faiths, and is now associated