Ask around religious or traditional circles what’s wrong with referring to the end of the year holiday season as "Xmas" instead of "Christmas," and you’re likely to start up a firestorm of a response. …
Christingle: What Is the Meaning and Story Behind This Christmas Tradition?
Both Christians and non-Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas each year. Whereas this annual festival has important religious and symbolic meaning for Christians, non-believers join …
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Christmas Bells: The Tradition and History of Bell Ringing
Bells at Christmas time are a long standing and cherished tradition. From church bells that ring at midnight on Christmas Eve to the sound of sleigh bells in the snow, the sounds of bells and …
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The Christmas Story for Kids (Birth of Jesus Christ)
When you think of Christmas, what do you imagine? Is it Santa Clause? Presents under a shining tree? Full stockings and delicious food? These traditions are all part of Christmas, it is true. But, in …
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Who Were the Three Wise Men and Where Did They Come From?
In the New Testament of the Bible, Matthew related the coming of the wise men to Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1 reads "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, …
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The True Story Behind the Christmas Pickle Tradition
If you are like me, you may be laughing out loud, or completely embarrassed that you have never even heard of the infamous Christmas Pickle Tradition. That being said, maybe you have heard of it, but …
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