The Most Celebrated Holidays in the World

2. Christmas

Originally, Christmas was celebrated by Christians around the world as the day that Jesus Christ was born. And while the holiday remains a religious tradition, with most of its decoration consisting of symbolic objects, its significance amongst non-religious folks has changed over the past decades. With the 20th century creation of the Santa Claus myth, Christmas took on an entire new meaning, especially in western households. Today, the “season to be jolly” is celebrated on a global scale as a holiday of love and gifting amongst family and friends.