Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year

The Christmas celebrations were originated by the Roman Catholics but the non-Catholics also observe this festival.

In U.S, the celebrations started in the first half of the 19th century when the Sunday schools observed the festival.

Among all U.S. states, Alabama was the first to declare this festive occasion as a legal holiday. By 1893, all states and territories had acknowledged the observance of this festival.

The history of Christmas celebrations goes back to the New Year festival celebrated by the Mesopotamians around 4000 years back. This festival was known as Zagmuth.

Through Zagmuth, the Mesopotamians honored their deity, Marduk. It is believed that celebrations of Christmas originated from this 12-day festival.