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Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday — in 1836.

Long before it became a federal holiday in 1870, Alabama officially recognized Christmas at the state level, making it a pioneer in American holiday traditions. Ironically, at the time, many parts of the U.S. still viewed Christmas celebrations with suspicion due to their ties to old-world customs.