Monthly Archives: August 2006

The popularity of Christmas trees

When the word, "Christmas” is mentioned, one of the first things people think about is a Christmas tree.  Christmas trees are one of the most recognizable images of the season. You spend quite a bit of time to carefully decorate your tree; … Continue reading

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Why do retail stores and malls go all out with advertising around Christmastime?

Why does every mall have a "Santa Village with a Santa sitting on a throne and children clamoring to sit on his lap? Stores and malls have been revved up about Christmas since the late 1800′s when Macy’s started the … Continue reading

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Why is Christmas sometimes spelled Xmas?

The most common time to see the word Xmas is when it is followed by the word "Sale." Both have the same number of letters, it’s catchy and cute, it’s short so easier to write out. According to the book … Continue reading

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Why do so many people, even those in the tropics dream of a White Christmas?

There’s just something about having a white Christmas that makes it perfect and complete. It’s so exciting, especially for children to wake up and find snow on the ground – even better yet, coming down on Christmas morning. As cold … Continue reading

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Who is Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer?

Who is this Rudolf character who guides Santa’s sleigh with the red glowing nose that can penetrate a thick fog? The whole story of Rudolf appeared, out of nowhere, in 1939. Santas at Montgomery Ward stores gave away 2.4 million … Continue reading

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Who is this Santa Claus figure and how did become such a national figure at Christmastime?

While it’s true that Santa Claus started as a real person, Saint Nicholas, a minor saint from the fourth century, the popular view of  Santa thing that we celebrate today, along with all the crazy things surrounding Santa like the … Continue reading

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Why is Christmas Eve celebrated?

Christmas Eve is mostly celebrated by Christians who like to attend a candlelight service or midnight mass to celebrate the birth of Christ (The reason for the season). It is rare for Churches to have a service on Christmas day … Continue reading

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How did the tradition of Christmas caroling get started?

During the Middle Ages in England and France, carols were actually dances that were accompanied by singing. For example, the French Midi, the "Carol" was s kind of round dance. Over time, the word "Carol" changed its meaning, referring only … Continue reading

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What exactly are the “12 Days of Christmas?”

The 12 days of Christmas are the 12 days that separate Christmas day on December 25 from Epiphany, which is celebrated January 6. Depending on the church, January 6 may mark Christ’s baptism (the Catholic tradition), or more traditionally, it … Continue reading

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Why are the same Christmas songs heard over and over at Christmas time?

Have you noticed that there is a lot of repetition when it comes to Christmas songs during the weeks leading up to Christmas? Have you also noticed that they are being played earlier and earlier every year? It’s kind of … Continue reading

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