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History, Origins, and Other Observations

Links to the history and origins of Christmas, traditions, Christmas symbols, and other winter holidays.

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Christmas History, Traditions, Symbols, and Origins

Santa Claus & Reindeer
(See also: Reindeer) Evolution of Santa, from the History Channel The Real St. Nick The Legendary Role of Reindeer in Christmas Origins of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Magic Reindeer Food

Other Holidays, Ancient Origins
Ancient Origins of the Holidays Solstice, Sacaea-Saturnalia, Yule, and Today Chanukah/Hanukkah Kwanzaa Modern Pagans Rituals of the Holiday Season, Winter Solstice, Heritage of Santa Claus, The Moment of Change, Saturnalia And The Feast Of Fools, and How Pagan Are We? Winter Solstice Celebrations and Origins and Other Holidays

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