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Christmas Traditions and Folklore

Description: Do you know where those Christmas Traditions come from?

Boxing Day - Origination

Boxing Day is an instance where a secular holiday grew out of a religious one.

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Caroling - Origin

Where did caroling at Christmas time originate?

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Christmas Tree - Origin

Where did having a Christmas Tree come from?

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Gift Giving - Origin

Where does gift giving at Christmas come from?

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In German-speaking Alpine folklore, Krampus is a horned, figure who punishes children during the Christmas season who have misbehaved.

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Mistletow - Origination

Where did the tradition of mistletoe originate?

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Origin of Santa Claus

How did the kindly Christian saint, good Bishop Nicholas, become a roly-poly red-suited American symbol for merry holiday festivity and commercial act...

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Santa Claus and Coca-Cola

Our vision of Santa Claus was developed out of a marketing plan by the Coca-Cola Company.

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The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara.

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St. Nicholas Symbols

A number of symbols help us recognize St. Nicholas. They developed from his most popular stories and customs.

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Stockings at Christmas - Origin

Where did the tradition of hanging stockings at Christmas come from?

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Wreaths - Origin

Where did wreaths at Christmas time originate?

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