In Graphics | What’s the history behind Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, and carols?

Ho, Ho, Ho! The holidays are here and there’s a festive feeling in the air. Christmas, celebrated on 25 December, is just around the corner and people are busy decorating their homes, buying the perfect gift for their loved ones and preparing for an overall time of merriment and cheer.

In fact, Christmas celebrations are filled with delight, cheerfulness and worship. People go to church, sing carols, participate in different religious services, swap presents, decorate their homes with lights, flowers and mistletoe and get together as a family on Christmas.

And how can talks about Christmas be complete without the mention of the Christmas tree, Santa Claus and the melodic Christmas carols?

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As we gear up for the celebrations, we present to you the history of the Christmas celebration. What is the history of Christmas? When did people start singing carols? Why is Santa Claus synonymous with Christmas today?