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First Documentary Celebration of Christmas in Rome
The first recorded Christmas celebration took place in Rome, marking a significant moment in the history of Christianity. Hosting a feast on December 25 was an important step in the Church's establishment of a specific date for this major holiday, crucial for defining the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This marked an evolution in Christian observance, drawing on existing pagan traditions associated with the winter solstice, and would eventually lead to a widespread recognition of Christmas as a formal holiday across the Roman Empire and beyond.
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