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The 16th-century Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" says, "God rest ye merry, gentlemen / Let nothing you dismay / Remember, Christ, our Saviour / Was born on Christmas Day."
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The prominence of Christmas Day increased gradually after Charlemagne was crowned Emperor on Christmas Day in 800. [38] King Edmund the Martyr was anointed on Christmas in 855 and King William I of England was crowned on Christmas Day 1066. [39] The coronation of Charlemagne on Christmas of 800 helped promote the popularity of the holiday.
Here’s the True History of the Christmas Tradition. Nitya Rao. December 17, 2024 at 6:06 AM. ... The yule log would ignite on Christmas Day and continue to burn until January 5, known as Twelfth ...
Christmas: A Biography is a 2017 book by Judith Flanders about the history of Christmas, released from Picador. Flanders suggests the holiday has been less about religion and more about celebration and enjoyment since its inception in the fourth century.
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure [1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services often came to feature Nativity plays, as did schools and theatres. [46] In France, Germany, Mexico, and Spain, Nativity plays are often reenacted outdoors in the streets. [46] In several parts of the world, it is common to have a large family feast on Christmas Day, preceded by saying grace.
The Story Behind Nutcrackers. Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century.