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3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't
The Christmas tradition of kissing under a sprig of mistletoe ... Mistletoe also featured in ancient Greek and Roman marriage ceremonies, where it was thought to ensure fertility.
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Marshall Security’s Andreas shares his Greek-inspired Christmas tradition
he beamed and said they have many cherished traditions, deeply rooted in their Greek culture. Also read: Last-minute Christmas lunch prep without hassle “Baking festive treats like melomakarona ...
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Celebrations beyond Christmas: 5 other December traditions around the world, from Bodhi Day to Japan’s Omisoka
While Christmas appears to be the dominant holiday ... the Seleucid Empire tried to force the Jewish people to adopt Greek traditions and beliefs. Despite being poorly armed, a small group of ...
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The theme of Christmas in A Christmas Carol
Christmas is a Christian celebration of the birth of Christ, though it also encompasses Greek, Roman and pagan traditions of giving gifts and feasting around the Winter Solstice. It is a time when ...
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The theme of Christmas in A Christmas Carol
Christmas is a Christian celebration of the birth of Christ, though it also encompasses Greek, Roman and pagan traditions of giving gifts and feasting around the Winter Solstice. It is a time when ...