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- Christmas Day is traditionally observed on December 25
- Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus
- Christmas became a federal holiday in the United States on June 26, 1870History.com: Christmas Facts
- Greek and Russian orthodox churches celebrate Christmas on Epiphany, nearly two full weeks after December 25
- The holiday is often marked by gift-giving, caroling and elaborate Christmas decorations
- Large, festive gatherings of friends and family are common, especially for Christmas dinner
- Many sweet treats are made during the holiday, including Christmas cookies and cupcakes
- Gifts are traditionally exchanged on Christmas morning or, in some cases, on Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day will be observed on Thursday, December 25, 2008. Christmas is always observed on the 25th of December; only the days of the week change from year to year. In 2007, for example, Christmas Day fell on a Tuesday. In 2009, Christmas will be observed on a Friday.
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Christmas Dates
- 2009: Friday, December 25
- 2010: Saturday, December 25
- 2011: Sunday, December 25
- 2012: Tuesday, December 25
- 2013: Wednesday, December 25
December Holidays
- Advent: November 30 - December 24
- Eid al-Adha: December 8
- Hanukkah: Sunset, December 21 to Sunset, December 29
- Festivus: December 23
- Christmas Day: December 25
- Kwanzaa: December 26, 2008 - January 1, 2009
- Boxing Day: December 26
- New Year's Eve: December 31, 2008
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