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Aug 24, 2023 · Learn how Christmas was influenced by ancient Roman and Norse festivals that celebrated the winter solstice. Discover the pagan elements of Christmas traditions like mistletoe, trees, and ham.
The church in Rome began celebrating Christmas on December 25 in the 4th century during the reign of Constantine, the first Christian emperor, possibly to weaken pagan traditions.
Dec 5, 2017 · Saturnalia was a weeklong pagan celebration of the god Saturn in mid-December, with customs such as gift-giving, feasting and socializing. Learn how this festival influenced the Christian holiday of Christmas and its traditions.
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Dec 24, 2018 · We can still see the pagan origins of Christmas in many holiday traditions, including mistletoe, which symbolized fertility to pre-Christians and new life even in the depths of winter.
Dec 12, 2013 · Favourite Christmas pastimes, such as caroling and gift-giving, have their origins in the pre-Christian pagan populaces of Europe. What can we derive from this merging of pagan and Christian tradition?
Oct 27, 2009 · Learn how Christmas evolved from a pagan winter festival to a Christian religious holiday and a global cultural phenomenon. Explore the origins and meanings of popular customs such as decorating trees, exchanging gifts, Santa Claus and more.
Jun 25, 2019 · During the winter solstice season, people around the world practice all kinds of Christmas traditions, from eating candy canes to giving presents. But did you know that many Christmas customs can trace their roots back to pagan origins? Here are nine little-known bits of trivia about Yule season traditions.
