Xmas day has had a curious history in the US that mos people are not aware of.
In 16th century England it was celebrated with drunken revelries and other “activities”. When the Puritans came to America its celebration was banned and it would not be observed for over 200 years.
What changed? Three things. 1.large scale Irish Catholic immigration ( they celebrated the holiday,) 2. The famous poem that created the Santa Claus myth ) and most importantly_3. BUSINESS. there had been an economic downturn in the 1880’s and companies saw the newly reestablished holiday as a way to jumpstart sales