Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas. It is sometimes pronounced / ˈɛksməs /, but Xmas, and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical pronunciation / ˈkrɪsməs /.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

Join us for Colony Christmas in downtown Palmer! Enjoy the annual Parade of Lights, take the kids to meet Santa at the Palmer Visitor Center, & Find unique gifts.

2025年3月27日 · Christmas is celebrated by many Christians on December 25 in the . For Eastern Orthodox churches that continue to use the for liturgical observances, this date corresponds to January 7 on the Gregorian calendar. Gifts are exchanged on Christmas Eve in most European countries and on Christmas morning in North America. How is Christmas …

2019年11月18日 · Come visit this three day extravaganza featuring everything from live reindeer to some of the best Christmas shopping in the state. Take in the holiday lights, eat delicious food, and enjoy the parade! There's an annual tradition in Palmer, Alaska, and it's a staple of the holiday season!

2018年11月29日 · Colony Christmas is the "holiday edition" of a festival that started more than eight decades ago. Every December, this tight-knit community comes out and celebrates the holiday season the old-fashioned way. It's both a celebration of the holiday season and of …

2009年10月27日 · Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it ...

2024年12月5日 · Christmas is one of the most important Christian and cultural holidays of the year, but what is the true meaning of Christmas? For Christians, the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the Savior, Jesus Christ.

2024年12月13日 · Celebrate the holidays as only Palmer, Alaska can! Join with those near and dear in the fun and festivities Colony Christmas has to offer. Hayrides, Gingerbread Contest, Cornhole Tournament, Cookie Contests, Parade of Lights, fireworks, multiple craft fairs, and so much more! More details coming soon. The event has ended. Meet our Sponsors!

2024年12月17日 · Xmas is a widely recognised abbreviation for the word Christmas. Contrary to popular belief, the use of Xmas is not an attempt to secularise or commercialise the holiday. Rather, its origins are deeply rooted in the Christian tradition, dating back to ancient Greek and Latin languages.