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2. 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 ...

3. How Nutcrackers Became a Classic Symbol of Christmas

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   The Story Behind Nutcrackers Nutcracker dolls can trace their little wooden development back to the Ore Mountains of Germany in the late 17th century. Most often depicted as toy soldiers, they ...

4. All About the Complex History of Christmas - AOL

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   The history of Christmas, including why it was banned in Boston for a time. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in ...

5. The Fascinating History Behind These 24 Christmas Symbols

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   No Christmas celebration feels complete without a decorated tree, delicious cookies, and a rousing round of carols—and here's why. The post The Fascinating History Behind These 24 Christmas ...

6. Christmas tree - Wikipedia

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   Christmas ornaments at the Christmas market, Strasbourg. Christmas ornaments are decorations (usually made of glass, metal, wood, or ceramics) that are used to decorate a Christmas tree. The first decorated trees were adorned with apples, white candy canes and pastries in the shapes of stars, hearts and flowers.

7. Christmas traditions - Wikipedia

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   Neapolitan presepio at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The practice of putting up special decorations at Christmas has a long history. In the 15th century, it was recorded that in London, it was the custom at Christmas for every house and all the parish churches to be "decked with holm, ivy, bays, and whatsoever the season of the year afforded to be green". [4]

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

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   Learn about the true history of Christmas! Find out the story behind your favorite traditions, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and more.

9. Christmas gift - Wikipedia

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   A Christmas gift or Christmas present is a gift given in celebration of Christmas. Christmas gifts are often exchanged on Christmas Eve (December 24), [ 1 ] Christmas Day itself (December 25) or on the last day of the twelve-day Christmas season , Twelfth Night ( January 5 ). [ 2 ]