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2. Christmas - Wikipedia

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   Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 [a] as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity , Christmas preparation begins on the First Sunday of Advent and it is followed by Christmastide , which ...

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 which are usually found in Africa and Asia.

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

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   Today, Christmas is both a religious and cultural holiday, centered around the birth of Jesus and celebrated all over the world. Mid-winter celebrations , usually surrounding the winter solstice ...

5. How Christmas is celebrated in 21 places around the world - AOL

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   In Finland (and many other countries around the globe), St. Lucia Day on December 13 is one of the main events of the holiday season. On this date, the eldest girl in each family sometimes dons a ...

6. 30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World - AOL

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   “Due to the enduring influence of pagan traditions, Christmas celebrations in Belarus blend Christian customs with elements of folk rituals,” the national tourism agency says, noting that most ...

7. List of multinational festivals and holidays - Wikipedia

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   Advent: starts four Sundays before Christmas Day and ends on Christmas Eve; Saint Barbara's Day: 4 December – The Feast of St. Barbara is celebrated by Artillery regiments across the Commonwealth and some western Catholic countries. Krampusnacht: 5 December – The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated in parts of Europe on 6 December. In ...

8. Christmas and holiday season - Wikipedia

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   Christmas-decorated tree in Central Park Mall, Jakarta, Indonesia. In the Philippines, parols (star shaped lanterns) are hung and lights are lit. Simbang Gabi or dawn masses start December 16 and run for nine days until Christmas Eve. [60] [61] Hong Kong has a lot of seasonal activities and traditions to offer around Christmas time.

9. Honor the True Meaning of Christmas With These ... - AOL

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   Embrace the true meaning of Christmas with even more festive ideas: ... Christmas is a celebration of Jesus' birth—that light has come into darkness and, as the Gospel of John says, 'the ...