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  2. Weihnachten - Wikipedia

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    Weihnachten (German: [ˈvaɪnaxtn̩] ⓘ) is the observance of what is commonly known in English as Christmas in the German-speaking countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is also widespread in countries with a German-speaking minority, such as Transylvania in Romania, South Tyrol in Italy, Eupen in Belgium, and various ...

  3. Christmas - Wikipedia

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    Donald Heinz, a professor at California State University, Chico, states that Martin Luther "inaugurated a period in which Germany would produce a unique culture of Christmas, much copied in North America." [45] Among the congregations of the Dutch Reformed Church, Christmas was celebrated as one of the principal evangelical feasts. [46]

  4. Christmas in Ireland - Wikipedia

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    Christmas in Ireland is the annual festival which marks the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus and its related observances, but also incorporates some pre-Christian customs. These customs range from the traditional food and drink consumed, decorations and rituals, as well as more modern phenomena such as the Christmas day swim and ...

  5. 30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World - AOL

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    Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same way—or even on the same day. While Christmas is, at its core, a Christian holiday ...

  6. Holiday History: Why Do We Put Up and Decorate Trees?

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    According to Britannica, German settlers brought with them the tradition of putting up Christmas trees to America, but most Puritans rejected this custom because of its foreign pagan roots. And ...

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

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    A century later, on Christmas Day 1914, Allied and German troops staged an impromptu cease-fire during World War I to mark the spirit of Christmas. Christmas is celebrated today even in non ...

  8. 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 (December 25), 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.

  9. All About the Complex History of Christmas - AOL

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    For a time, the religious faithful coming to America did not celebrate Christmas at all, wanting to separate themselves from Britain and show reverence to the Bible by not celebrating on Dec. 25.