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  2. Christmas - Wikipedia

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    By 1860, fourteen states including several from New England had adopted Christmas as a legal holiday. In 1875, Louis Prang introduced the Christmas card to Americans. He has been called the "father of the American Christmas card". On June 28, 1870, Christmas was formally declared a United States federal holiday. 20th and 21st centuries

  3. Christmas traditions - Wikipedia

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    Many of these traditions vary by country or region, while others are practiced virtually identically worldwide. Traditions associated with the Christmas holiday are diverse in their origins and nature, with some having an exclusively Christian character with origins from within the religion.

  4. All About the Complex History of Christmas - AOL

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    When did Christmas become an official holiday? Christmas became recognized as a federal holiday around two centuries later in 1870. Christmas festivities can expand well beyond December 25

  5. Christmas and holiday season - Wikipedia

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    As the economic impact involving the anticipatory lead-up to Christmas Day grew in America and Europe into the 19th and 20th centuries, the term "Christmas season" began to also encompass the liturgical Advent season, the period observed in Western Christianity from the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day until Christmas Eve.

  6. Bridges: History of Christmas shows holiday, traditions ...

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    Christmas is celebrated today even in non-Christian households as the spirit of giving and peace has transcended its original religious meaning. Bridges: History of Christmas shows holiday ...

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  7. Holiday History: Why Do We Put Up and Decorate Trees?

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    When were Christmas trees first linked to Christianity? There are various myths and legends about the Christmas tree's origin and its significance to Christianity—instead of just pagan worship.

  8. Christmas Eve - Wikipedia

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    Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day is observed around the world, and Christmas Eve is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas

  9. The history and meaning behind traditional Christmas colors

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    Learn about the history and meaning behind traditional Christmas colors: red, green, gold, white and purple. Experts explain their origins and significace.

  10. Observance of Christmas by country - Wikipedia

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    Observance of Christmas by country. The observance of Christmas around the world varies by country. The day of Christmas, and in some cases the day before and the day after, are recognized by many national governments and cultures worldwide, including in areas where Christianity is a minority religion.

  11. Twelve Days of Christmas - Wikipedia

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    Christmas Day, Christmastide, Twelfth Night, Epiphany, and Epiphanytide. The Twelve Days of Christmas, also known as the Twelve Days of Christmastide, are the festive Christian season celebrating the Nativity. Christmas Day is the First Day. The Twelve Days are 25 December to 5 January, counting first and last.