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The word "Christmas" is derived from Cristes maesse" and means Christ's Mass. For Christians, it is the celebrating of Jesus' birth. By American tradtion, Christmas Day is based on opening gifts brought by St. Nick (Santa Cla...
In brief: Several societies that were originally non-Christian - both the Romans, the Britons, the Norse, and a few others - had celebrations set around the winter solstice. For example, the feast of Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun) was a...
･ 1 Look into the Bible for texts explaining events on and around Jesus' birth. (EX.) Luke 2:1-8. We find... ･ 2 The New Catholic Encyclopedia says,“Inexplicable though it seems, the date of Christ’s birth is... ･ 3 So Where did Christmas...
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In pre-Christian Europe people celebrated Yule in the middle of winter. It was when they’d know if they had enough food to get through to spring and also they were done with work. It’s the shortest day and the darkest time and after that th...
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The History of Christmas. The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or "Christ's Mass." Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion.
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Yep. Every year without fail. It turns out that Christmas lights date back to the 17th century (and maybe even before that period). Sure, there wasn't electricity back then, but they did have candles. Wealthy celebrants would place candles ...
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1164822?ref=W_Ask&u...
I don't see how "secular" aspects in Christmas are pagan but I do see pagan aspects in Christmas. The secular aspects are commercial... to make money (buying presents, decorations, liquor, etc...) Santa Clause may be a secular asp...
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The tradition of Christmas carols hails back as far as the thirteenth century, although carols were originally communal songs sung during celebrations like harvest tide as well as Christmas. It was only later that carols began to be sung in...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_carol
Its is areligious holiday celebrated by Christians.
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