The Christmas Day football game is a tradition that started in the 1800s. It is an annual event that takes place on Christmas Day and features professional football teams from the National Football League (NFL) competing against each other. The first Christmas Day football game was played in 1876 between the New York Football Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics. Since then, it has become a popular holiday tradition for many families, with many people tuning in to watch the game on television or attending the game in person.