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3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't
Credit: Anna Efetova via Getty Images It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities.
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3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't
It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities. The story goes that, after Christianity ...
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The pagan origins of Christmas customs
As millions around the world make merry during Christmas, few know that they will be celebrating an event deeply steeped in paganism. While December 25 is a day set aside to celebrate the day ...
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The astonishing pagan origin of Christmas
Who invented Christmas? Historian Lucy Worsley traces the roots of Christmas by exploring the Anglo-Saxon tradition, wassailing where people sing to the apple trees to celebrate the winter solstice.
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Pagan witches and Mussolini: Why Italy's Epiphany holiday has a curious history
(Photo by TIZIANA FABI / AFP) Italy celebrates Befana on January 6th, a holiday that rivals Christmas for many Italians. But how did this staunchly Catholic nation come to worship a pagan witch? On ...
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De Catalina: On the merit of Christmas celebration
When is Christmas celebration meritorious?Before going to the merit of Christmas celebration, let us first take a brief look at its origin. Some claim that it i ...