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Easter Symbols
*Disclaimer: This is the History Channel's not mine, I do not claim it.* Easter Symbols : Eastre (or "Ostara"), the Anglo-Saxon Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility was often accompanied by a hare when represented. The fertile
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Pagan Origins
*Disclaimer: This is the History Channels, not mine, I do not claim, I added to it, but the majority of it is theirs.* Easter, a Christian festival, embodies many pre-Christian traditions. The origin of its name is unknown. Scholars, however,
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Story of Easter
*Disclaimer: This belongs to the History Channel, not to me, I don't not claim it. I added to it but the majority of the information is theirs.* What is Easter?: Easter is the annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Chri
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St. Nicholas
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History of Christmas Trees
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, anci
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History of Santa Claus
*Again, this information is from the History Channel* The History of St. Nicholas and Santa Claus The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. It is believed that Nicholas was born sometim
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Christmas Traditions Around the World
*As I stated before: This is not mine, nor do I make any claims for it. This information is from the History Channel.* Sweden 'God Jul!' Most people in Scandinavian countries honor St. Lucia (also known as St. Lucy) each year on December
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Legend of Christmas
*Forewarning: The majority of this information is from the History Channel, therefore I do not claim to have any rights to the content, etc.* Christmas: An Ancient Holiday The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the
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