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the history behind 9 of your favorite christmas traditions

Christmas traditions keep the ghosts of Christmas' past alive. We all have memories of a favorite Christmas or Christmas tradition. Discover the history behind 9 of your favorite Christmas Traditions.

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an old fashioned christmas card with pictures and text

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twelve days of christmas gifts with numbers and pictures on the front, including one for each child

The 12 Days of Christmas is a holiday tradition that spans from December 25th to January 5th, celebrating the festive season with an extended period of merrymaking and gift-giving. Rooted in Christian beliefs, this custom symbolises the time between the birth of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Magi, or the three wise men, who brought him gifts. Each day of the 12 Days of Christmas is marked by feasting, music, and the exchange of presents, with various cultures […]

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an old photo with the words what is the origin of christmas? in black and white

Have you ever thought what the origin of Christmas is? We all know that it’s the time of year when the world gets into a frenzy about getting the perfect gifts, cooking the tastiest meal and throwing the best parties. But have you ever wondered when it all began? We’re here to share the origins of Christmas with you! #christmas #traditions #history #christmashistory

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a book cover with an image of people around a christmas tree

A Christmas tree would have been an odd sight for your ancestors to see any time before the mid-19th century. In 1850, when Americans saw the British Royal Family and their Christmas tree in a popular women's magazine, the rest was history. Christmas trees have been all the rage ever since. #HistoryOfChristmas #Christmas #FamilyHistory #FamilyTree #ChristmasTree

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christmas trees are lined up in the middle of an empty church with lights on them

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an old fashioned christmas card with people around a tree

by Paul R. Spitzzeri As the last post in this series noted, the use of Christmas trees in America was just starting to take root (!) in the late 1840s and early 1850s and the first appearance of a …

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children's christmas costumes with the words who brings presents around the world?

Celebrate the winter holidays with a free poster of Christmas characters and Christmas around the world colouring pages! The closer it gets to the winter vacation, the more challenging it becomes to

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a table is set with turkey and other food for a holiday dinner in front of a fireplace

Delve into the archives of history and uncover the secrets of Christmas feasting in 17th-century Britain. From elaborate banquets to festive rituals, unravel the customs that shaped holiday gatherings during this enchanting period.

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an old fashioned christmas card with pictures of people and animals on the front, surrounded by other holiday greetings

The Vault is Slate's history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is...

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the twelve days of christmas info sheet

The Twelve Days of Christmas isn’t just a song about partridges in pear trees and golden rings. For the Church, Christmas is a twelve-day season (Christmastide) from December 25th through January 5th. Dr. Christopher Corbin, missioner for transition and leadership with the Diocese of South Dakota, has partnered with Forward Movement to offer an easy-to-share … Continue reading Shareable Christmastide Infographic →

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