America's First Christmas Happened in Florida

[Still Waters]

The first Christmas celebrated on land that is now part of the United States took place near Tallahassee, Fla., in 1539, according to historians there.

The region is known for its sunny weather, so it definitely was not a white Christmas.

"It was not a very festive celebration either," Rachel Porter, special programs coordinator for the Florida Department of State, told Discovery News. "There were no Christmas trees or presents. Instead, it was a religious observance with a Christmas mass."

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[SmilinJack]

Kinda neat actually. Definitely had a different Christmas spirit than most of society does today.

[CuriousGreek]

Kinda neat actually. Definitely had a different Christmas spirit than most of society does today.

Seriously most honest Christmas' celebration i've ever seen

[SmilinJack]

Certainly agreed. Would be interesting to see it again.