Watercolor Christmas wallpaper

Description: Christmas had a late arrival in America, and was even encountered hostilities from various social sectors. In the years 1659 to 1681 the Christmas festivities were outlawed in Boston. However, the Christmas spirit regained popularity after American Revolution, as English customs fell out of favor. But in the early nineteenth century, as... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Christmas had a late arrival in America, and was even encountered hostilities from various social sectors. In the years 1659 to 1681 the Christmas festivities were outlawed in Boston. However, the Christmas spirit regained popularity after American Revolution, as English customs fell out of favor. But in the early nineteenth century, as Americans felt the need of a family holiday, they embraced Christmas as a perfect time to reinforce emotional ties. As a result, with a declaration made on June 26, 1870, Christmas became a national holiday for celebration. Such was the magic of Christmas that Americans even rediscovered Christmas celebrations and metamorphosed it from a mere carnival into a family-oriented day of party, gaiety and frolic.