Frank Weaver Jr. Part 4 For the past few weeks this column has been focusing on what children think when they hear the word, Christmas. I asked the adults to read it to them. As they get older, they'll learn more about the origins of this joyous celebration. Today I'm reminding everyone how this wonderful holiday began. It's Dec. 25, the day in which we celebrate that special winter festival that's known as Christmas. Whether it's the correct day that's been set aside to observe the birth of a baby more than two thousand years ago, or not, it's the day millions of people observe.