Christmas

Christmas is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and is celebrated by billions of people around the world, usually on December 25. Christmas Day is a bank holiday in many countries and is a religious celebration for many Christians as well as a cultural celebration for non-Christians. The Times and The Sunday Times join forces annually for the Christmas Appeal, asking readers to support three charities by donating at thetimes.co.uk/christmasappeal or by calling 0151 284 2336.