Everyone knows that Christmas began with a baby, born in a manger, a long time ago. He is the Christian savior, Jesus Christ. Whether you believe in him or not, he is the reason for Christmas. However, no one knows his actual birthday. There are some theories, but we aren't sure so why most of us celebrate it on December 25th might be a little more complicated.

During the 4th Century, Pope Julius I wanted a date to celebrate the birth of Jesus. He chose December 25th because of a Pegan celebration (Yule) that went on during the Winter Solstice and continued for 12 days. He wanted to "Christianize" the celebration.

Around the same time, a man named Saint Nicholas (One name for Santa) lived. "As the bishop of Myra he was credited with doing a number of miracles involving sailors and children. After his death this led him to become the patron saint of both groups as well as for unmarried girls. As a saint he was given his own 'feast day' that was celebrated on December 6th." Eventually this "feast day" was mixed with Christmas day and the legend that Saint Nicholas would visit homes with children and leave "nuts, apples, sweets, and other items." This eventually became the legend that St. Nick (or Santa Claus) would come down chimney's and bring gifts to good little boys and girls.