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The History and Origin of Christmas

The origin of Christmas stemmed from pagan festivals like the popular Roman Saturnalia, which celebrated Winter Solstice. In the early pre-Christian era, winter celebrations were very popular and followed pagan rituals. Paganism in Europe celebrated...

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The History and Origin of Christmas

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is a day that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, who is believed to be the son of God, according to Christian teachings. The holiday ...

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The Winter Solstice Celebrations With Meditations, Decorations & Incense

Winter Solstice or Mid Winter comes around in the Northern hemisphere, or much of the Western World, on December 21st. This is a magical time of the year and throughout the ages of mankind religions have gravitated toward this date to hold major cer...

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Do you know that Christmas was celebrated before Christ?

Christmas might be oldest holiday that are celebrated by many cultures. And, interestingly, although it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season, there are places that celebrate it during their summer (Australia where December is actually...

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