The unexpected origins of popular Christmas traditions

Christmas began in the fourth century when church officials chose to honor the birth of Jesus but several customs we’ve come to associate with the holiday actually evolved from ancient Pagan traditions celebrating the winter solstice. Historian Kenneth C. Davis is the best-selling author of the “Don’t Know Much About“ series. He joins “CBS This Morning” to break down the unexpected origins of some of our most well-known Christmas traditions. Watch “CBS This Morning“ HERE: Download the CBS News app on iOS HERE: Download the CBS News app on Android HERE: Like “CBS This Morning“ on Facebook HERE: Follow “CBS This Morning“ on Twitter HERE: Follow “CBS This Morning“ on Instagram HERE: Get new episodes of shows you love across devices the next day, stream local news live, and watch full seasons of CBS fan favorites anytime, anywhere with CBS All Access. Try it free! Delivered by Norah O’Donnell, Gayle King, John Dickerson, and Bianna Golodryga, “CBS This Morning“ offers a thoughtful, substantive and insightful source of news and information to a daily audience of 3 million viewers. The Emmy Award-winning broadcast presents a mix of daily news, coverage of developing stories of national and global significance, and interviews with leading figures in politics, business and entertainment. Check local listings for “CBS This Morning“ broadcast times.