[TNdandelion]

I think that depends on who you spoke with. The Puritans most certainly did not celebrate Christmas and actually outlawed christmas celebrations in Boston during the 2nd half of the 17th century. Many Protestants (especially non-conformists) did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday until the 1800's. It was not even considered a "significant" holiday for this nation until the 1800's.

Those that did celebrate Christmas were usually of certain immigrant groups (Dutch, etc) or certain church groups. As it is, the secular traditions took hold before the religious traditions did. I've also studied the subject. ;)

[Vanders9]

Really I suppose Easter should be the premier Christian celebration, rather than Christmas. After all, its important Jesus Christ came, but its even more important that He died and rose again.