Christmas Party Games — How Did it All Begin?
There’s no doubt that Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in America. But how did the Christmas celebration begin? This look at Christmas from it’s origins to the celebrations of today reveals an informative and eye-opening look at this popular holiday. Like many American traditions, the Christmas holiday can be traced back to Europe. During the fourth century, Romans celebrated a “Feast of the Nativity” held on December 17th. This celebration was based on the Christian observance of the birth of Jesus. Pagan feasts and rituals were also popular during this time period. Many Romans paid homage to their deities during a week’s long celebration held from December 17 through January 1st.
