Christmas

Christmas is a holy day when Christians mark the birth of Jesus.

Christmas is marked on 25 December (7 January for Orthodox Christians).

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The story of Christmas

Jesus' birth, known as the Nativity, is described in the New Testament of the Bible.

Christmas anthology

A compilation of poetry and prose celebrating the Christmas season.

In pictures: Christmas traditions

Christmas is filled with symbols and imagery. Here are some of the better-known ones, but did you know their history and origins?

Advent calendar

Reveal a different audio gem for each day leading up to Christmas.

Christmas carols

Hear the famous King's College Choir perform Christmas carols and find out the stories behind some favourite hymns.

A British Christmas

Christmas is gradually becoming a traditional British holiday rather than a Christian one. These non-Christians told us how and why they celebrate Christmas.

Christmas quizzes

Test your knowledge of Christmas, carols and other winter festivals on our quizzes page.