Origin, Meaning, And History Of Christmas
Christmas is a rare unisex English surname with an uncertain origin. While some genealogical research suggests it was given to individuals born around Christmas, others propose it may have a Norman or occupational origin for those who organized Christmas celebrations. Notable bearers of the surname have predominantly been located in Southern England.
The term ‘Christmas’ derives from the Middle English ‘Crīstes mæsse,’ meaning the mass of Jesus Christ. Thus, the name has traditionally been associated with the celebration of Jesus’ nativity for centuries.
Historical records indicate the name has existed since as early as 1185 and 1191, with the spelling variant Cristemass appearing in various areas of Sussex, Essex, and Cambridgeshire.
During the reign of James I, Gerard or Garrett Christmas and his sons John and Matthew worked as skilled carvers in the entertainment industry. With royal authority, they also staged the annual Lord Mayor’s Show pageants for the mayor of London, holding their jobs for twenty-one years.
Thomas Christmas was a trumpeter at Charles II’s court in the 17th century and is mentioned in a royal document printed in 1691 alongside another Christmas from Waterford. Their names were recorded as ‘Christmas,’ while the celebration was spelled ‘Christmass.’ Additionally, a notable Colchester businessman and philanthropist named Thomas Christmas had his will dated in 1520.
One of the most popular holiday songs considered a Christmas standard is ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ by the renowned American singer Mariah Carey, released in 1994.
In the famous novel Light in August written by the renowned American writer William Faulkner and published in 1932, a significant fictional character named Joe Christmas is a habitual wanderer who experiences racial ambiguity. One of the main characters in the movie Dumb and Dumber is named Lloyd Christmas, played by Jim Carrey. Action star Jason Statham plays Lee Christmas in the Expendables films.
Christmas
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Christianity
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1 word, 9 letters, 2 vowels, 7 consonants
Long but easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Christmas
- Karima Christmas-Kelly
- American basketball coach for Indiana Fever of the WNBA and a former professional basketball playerStephen Christmas
- American former professional baseball player for the Chicago White Sox in Major League BaseballJulie Christmas
- American musician, known for her solo album titled The Bad WifeDanielle Christmas
- British former racing cyclist and middle-distance runner, last rode for UCI Women’s Continental Team Drops–Le ColRakeem Haleek Christmas
- American professional basketball player, first drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Names With Similar Sound As Christmas
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How To Communicate The Name Christmas In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Christmas?
The name Christmas means ‘the day Jesus Christ’ or ‘the son of God was born.’
2. What is the origin of the name Christmas?
Christmas has an English origin.
3. Is Christmas a baby name?
While there are records of Christmas being a given name, and it was even ranked 13,693rd most popular girl’s name in 2018, Christmas is mostly used as a surname.
4. What are some of the challenges of naming your baby Christmas?
Since Christmas is a festival name celebrated by Christians, there might be disagreements among family members regarding the name, especially among non-Christian families. The individual with this name may also face cultural and religious sensitivity.
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