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2. Christmas traditions - Wikipedia

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   Christmas traditions include a variety of customs, religious practices, rituals, and folklore associated with the celebration of Christmas. Many of these traditions vary by country or region, while others are practiced virtually identically worldwide. Traditions associated with the Christmas holiday are diverse in their origins and nature, with ...

3. Observance of Christmas by country - Wikipedia

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   Observance of Christmas in various locations around the world. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion.

4. Christmas - Wikipedia

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   The English word Christmas is a shortened form of 'Christ's Mass'. [3] The word is recorded as Crīstesmæsse in 1038 and Cristes-messe in 1131. [4] Crīst (genitive Crīstes) is from the Greek Χριστός (Khrīstos, 'Christ'), a translation of the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ ‎ (Māšîaḥ, 'Messiah'), meaning 'anointed'; [5] [6] and mæsse is from the Latin missa, the celebration of the ...

5. What Is Christmas and Why Do We Celebrate It? - AOL

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   December 25th is not the birth date of Jesus Christ, the spiritual leader and founder of Christianity whose birth is the reason why many people celebrate Christmas. The Bible doesn’t say when he ...

6. Christmas in Poland - Wikipedia

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   Christmas in Poland is called "Boże Narodzenie", which translates to 'God's Birth'. [3] The Day of Saint Nicholas on 6 December is the unofficial beginning of the festive season in Poland. [4] Well-behaved children receive small gifts on the day, whereas naughty children receive a lump of coal or a twig, called "rózga".

7. Here Are Some Fun Christmas Facts That Would Surprise Even ...

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   The best Christmas traditions of all are the ones we've been doing for decades or even centuries—like decorating a Christmas tree, kissing under the mistletoe, or sipping your favorite eggnog by ...