'''Christmas''' is a [[holiday]] which celebrates the birth of [[Jesus Christ]], literally Christ's mass. [[The mass]] is celebrated after sundown on the 24th of [[December]] by the [[Roman Catholic]] church and most [[Protestant]] denominations. The day is recognized on January 6th by some [[Eastern Orthodox Church]](s) who combine the day with Ephiphany. Orthodox practice a Christmas Fast--lasting 40 days (November 15 to December 24). | '''Christmas''' is a [[holiday]] which celebrates the birth of [[Jesus Christ]], literally Christ's mass. [[The mass]] is celebrated after sundown on the 24th of [[December]] by the [[Roman Catholic]] church and most [[Protestant]] denominations. The day is recognized on January 6th by some [[Eastern Orthodox Church]](s) who combine the day with Ephiphany. Orthodox practice a Christmas Fast--lasting 40 days (November 15 to December 24). |