When the pilgrims came to America in 1620, their orthodox Puritan beliefs prevented Christmas from being celebrated. From 1659 to 1681, Christmas celebrations were outlawed in Boston.

When is Christmas 2024? Christmas is Wednesday, Dec. 25. Why do we celebrate Christmas? For Christians, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the son of God.

Some families have a Christmas Day tradition of enjoying Chinese food and a movie. But there are other fun things to do that are open on Christmas Day in NYC, whether you celebrate Christmas or ...