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The History of Christmas

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Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year and is celebrated around the world with a variety of traditions and folklore. But when did the history of Christmas begin? Every culture has its own history of Christmas that signifies the beginning of the holiday in various countries. Even the United States has its own rich history of Christmas, which originated much later than many of the older countries of the world. However, the very first Christmas was celebrated … Continue reading →

The Significance of Christmas Traditions

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Ask anyone about the Christmas traditions that his family had as he was growing up, and you are sure to get an earful of stories. We all have Christmas traditions that were near and dear to us as children and many of us have instilled those same traditions in their own families as well. Traditions are important because they instill a sense of family identity and offer family members a few routines that they can count on the midst of … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas

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In an effort for many people or groups to remain “politically correct”, they are shying away from using the phrase merry Christmas for fear of offending someone who may not believe in this particular season. Over the past decade or so, some major corporations opted to use the phrase happy holidays instead and suffered a serious backlash from their decision that they reverted back to using Merry Christmas in all of their greetings. For many people, the phrase is representative … Continue reading →

The Significance of Christmas Angels

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When Christmas time rolls around, visions of angels appear everywhere. You find angels in lights adorning the exterior walls of homes. You find angels overseeing the Christmas mantle or hovering above the dinner table. Of course, the most popular location to find a Christmas angel is on the top of your Christmas tree. Why are angels such a popular icon for the holiday season? The fact is that angels were present at the very first Christmas celebration and they continue … Continue reading →