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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

History of Christmas: Traditions

by Bill Petro on December 4, 2007 · 3 comments

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TRADITIONS
Many of the customs that we associate with Christmas come from largely pagan or pre-Christian backgrounds. The word Yule comes from an old Norse word for a twelve-day celebration. Mistletoe was prominent in the traditions of the Druids and the lore of northern Europe. The wassail bowl was first known in Scandinavia. Holly was used [...]

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