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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.

3. 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 ...

4. Bridges: History of Christmas shows holiday, traditions ...

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   The Christmas Eve mass or communion service is still an important Christmas tradition for many American families and Christians worldwide. ... German settlers brought many Christmas traditions to ...

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

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   The early Christmas celebrations combined a mix of pagan and Christian traditions, resulting in activities that might seem more appropriate for Halloween these days: bonfires, trading treats for ...

6. Christmas Eve - Wikipedia

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   The tradition is continued by Cuban families in Florida and the United States. [20] The dinner on the 24th, Christmas Eve itself, is the center of the celebration. That day—it may also be 31—for many it is important to wear a new piece of clothing, be it a jacket or underwear. The Cuban family does not have a fixed time for dinner.

7. 12 of the most unusual Christmas traditions around the world

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   In a further spin on Christmas food, many Japanese people head to branches of KFC on or around Christmas Day, with the week leading up to 25 December reportedly being the chain’s most profitable ...

8. Christmas decoration - Wikipedia

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   Christmas decorations are mentioned in ancient descriptions of the Roman feast Saturnalia, which was believed to have originated in the 5th century BC.. The tradition of decorating a tree is old since the Celts already decorated a tree, the symbol of life at the time of the winter solstice. [7]

9. Here's the History of Christmas and All of Your Favorite ...

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   Find out the story behind your favorite traditions, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and more. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...