Many theologians estimate that Jesus wasn't born on December 25 but sometime in September between 6BC and 30AD.
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The typical image we have of Santa Claus dressed in red clothes with white fur trim, is an amalgamation of cultural input over many years. Some people claim the image of Santa we know today is from Coca-cola advertising, but this simply isn't true. The st
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The abbreviation Xmas isn't irreligious. The letter X is a Greek abbreviation for Christ.
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The "Urn of Fate" is part of the Christmas celebrations in many Italian households. The Urn of Fate is brought out on Christmas Eve. It holds a wrapped present for everyone. The mother tries her luck first, then the others in turn. If you get a present wi
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The sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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Although now mostly vegetarian, in Victorian times, mince pies were made with beef and spices.
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Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was invented for a US firm's Christmas promotion in 1938.
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