Worldwide Christmas Traditions: December 2007 Archives

December 24, 2007

How Did The Tradition of Christmas Presents Begin?

Did We Always Give Christmas Presents?

Today is Christmas Eve and tonight and tomorrow the giving and opening of Christmas presents begins! But when, exactly, did this Christmas tradition start? I mean, I'm sure Jesus got presents on His birthday, but I highly doubt His family was giving presents to everyone around them to celebrate His birth. Here are some speculations about the tradition of Christmas presents.

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December 19, 2007

12 Christmas Myths: Fact or Fiction?

Do You Know These 12 Christmas Myths?

Every holiday has its myths, but Christmas seems to have more than its fair share. Urban legends and old wives tales abound during this holiday season. Think you know fact from fiction? Here's the scoop on some of the most popular Christmas myths.

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December 14, 2007

The History Of The Christmas Letter

Who Sent The First Christmas Letter?

You've probably gotten at least one Christmas letter in your life. You know, the letters that people send out instead of greeting cards? They say what the person's been up to and how the year has been? Some people love them, others hate them -- the question is, who sent out the first one? When did the tradition begin? If you're wondering who's to thank (or blame) for the Christmas letter tradition, read on...

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December 8, 2007

The Tradition of the Christmas Nativity

Who Put Up The First Christmas Nativity?

It just doesn't feel like Christmas until you see the Christmas nativity displays lighting up front yards, churches and businesses. But when was the first Christmas nativity scene set up? Whose idea was it? When did it become a Christmas tradition? The answers may surprise you.

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December 2, 2007

Who Started The Christmas Cards Tradition?

Why We Send Christmas Cards During the Holiday Season

This year while you're preparing all of the Christmas cards that will be going out to friends and family you may take a moment to wonder why you do it and who started it all. After all, it's not like the apostles took it upon themselves to send each other greeting cards to remember the birthday of Jesus. Hey, Hallmark didn't even exist back then! So how did Christmas cards become a part of this Christian holiday? Here's where it all began...

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