CHRISTMAS is not a trivial matter. Christendom celebrates the birth of the infant Jesus, who grew up as the Christ and Redeemer and the central figure in Christianity. Even as the religious celebrate Jesus' birthday, some enterprising people have "commercialized" the event and expanded the birthday celebration to a full Season.

Christmas economics

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