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2. Christmastide - Wikipedia

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   The greetings of "Happy Christmas" which remind us of the artless mirth of the shepherds on that holy night; the Christmas tree, often with a source of joy to the poor, representatives of Christ in the property of His manger bed; Christmas gifts recalling God's great gift of His Son to us on the first Christmas night; the Twelfth-Night cake ...

3. Hanging of the greens - Wikipedia

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   Items such as the Chrismon/Christmas tree and Advent wreath are placed in the church during the hanging of the greens ceremony. The hanging of the greens is a Western Christian ceremony in which many congregations and people adorn their churches, as well as other buildings (such as a YWCA or university), with Advent and Christmas decorations.

4. Christmas decoration - Wikipedia

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   On Christmas Day, the Christ Candle in the center of the Advent wreath is traditionally lit in many church services and Christmas dinners. Christmas lights in Verona, Italy Christmas decoration in front of The church in Weissenbach an der Triesting An animated Christmas angel from the late 20th century. Christmas decorations in a private home ...

5. Christmas - Wikipedia

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   Popular holiday traditions include gift giving; completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath; Christmas music and caroling; watching Christmas movies; viewing a Nativity play; an exchange of Christmas cards; attending church services; a special meal; and displaying various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights ...

6. 30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World - AOL

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   The museum adds: “Traditionally December 24th is dedicated to children, December 25th—the main day of Christmas—to adults and the elderly, and December 26th to young people,” with the ...

7. The Christmas Tree’s Royal Roots: How Queen Victoria ... - AOL

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   The Christmas tree originally dates back to before Christmas, tying into how ancient civilizations celebrated the Winter Solstice, according to Texas A&M University. Evergreen plants were used to ...

8. Candlemas - Wikipedia

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   The Roman church's custom of blessing candles by the clergy found its way to Germany. The German conclusion that if the sun appeared on Candlemas, a hedgehog would cast a shadow, making a "second winter", was the origin of the modern American festival of Groundhog Day , as many of Pennsylvania 's early settlers were German.

9. 11 Christmas light displays to visit around Des Moines this ...

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   Where: Fellowship Community Church, 225 North Ave., Norwalk. Price: Free. More than 80,000 LED lights will illuminate this drive-thru event as you enjoy hot chocolate and baked goods provided by ...