Today we purchase Christmas decorations and Christmas party supplies, but how did it all begin?  The History of Christmas goes way, way back in time. Christmas wasn't celebrated by the early church until the fourth century. In the fourth century, the church decided to try to redeem a Roman pagan winter solstice festival: the festival of Saturnalia. This December holiday was considered the "birthday of the unconquered sun." Romans danced in the streets with gifts under their arms and greenery atop their heads. Various peoples in northern Europe held festivals (large parties) in mid-December to celebrate the end of the harvest season. As part of all these celebrations, the people prepared special foods, decorated their homes with greenery, and joined in singing and gift giving. Continued here: Christmas History
An important item to have during the Christmas season and is commonly used around the world is the Christmas tree accompanied by Christmas lights, and colorful spheres. Decorate your Christmas tree with these items and have nicely wrapped gifts underneath the tree and perhaps even a train that can go around the tree. Children love trains and gifts, that is why for a Christmas celebration passing party favors such as goodie bags with miniature trains can be a great surprise.