ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Christ Child

Okay kiddo, so imagine that you have a birthday coming up and you are going to have a big party with all of your friends and family. Now imagine if instead of just you having a birthday, everyone in the world was going to celebrate a big birthday together.

This is what Christmas is all about. It's an important holiday where people celebrate the birth of a special baby named Jesus, who is also called the Christ Child.

A really long time ago, Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room for him and his parents in the inn where they tried to stay. Even though he was a tiny baby, his birth was really important because he was considered to be the son of God.

Many people believe that by celebrating Christmas and remembering the birth of Jesus, they can boost their spirits and feel happier. That's why people give gifts to each other and spend time with their loved ones.

So, in summary, the Christ Child refers to baby Jesus who was born a long time ago and is celebrated on Christmas as a special gift to the world from God.