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Christmas Trivia

Everyone enjoys the hustle and bustle of made from
Christmas shopping mistletoe, Freyja made mistletoe promise
and decorating. Children love to write never to harm
letters to Santa and anyone ever again. So today, mistletoe
get a reply with an envelope stamped is a symbol of peace
"North Pole". But even and love. It's winter blossoms bring
more fascinating is the origins of many promise of bounty for
of our beloved the coming spring.Caroling: In
Christmas traditions.Exchanging Gifts: Scandinavian custom, every Christmas, a
In ancient times holiday meals were party
shared with family, friends, and the was given to the god Thor, represented
poor. It was believed by a goat. After
that in order to have a prosperous year, much singing and dancing the goat would
one must not be pretend to die and
selfish for to hoard what they already return to life. Today, carolers go from
had would guarantee door to door
that they would never be blessed with singing and this represents the life of
more. This is why we Christ.Santa Claus: Santa actually
exchange gifts today.Tree decorating: started out as a version of
In olden times trees represented life Poseidon, Greek god of the sea. Sailors
triumphant over death. The Romans feared him because
trimmed trees with he could bring terrible storms or grant
trinkets, candles, and toys. The Druids them safe journeys.
tied polished Because he could save them from angry
apples and other offerings on tree waters, he became
branches. In Munich, known as "giver of all good things".
even trees in cemeteries were decked Due to the rise of
with holly and Christianity, the old custom was changed
mistletoe. Therefore, the evergreen to honor Nicholas
tree, which decorates of Myra, an Asian bishop. Nicholas wore
our homes today, has come to signify the red clothing, rode
ever living Christ.Yule Logs: The a white horse who could fly, and
ancient Druids and other cultures delivered gifts
believed anonymously. Today, he is Santa with
that the sparks from a burning log his flying reindeer!For more information
carried their wishes for on getting a letter from Santa for a
a prosperous New Year to the gods. child close to you visit: FOR REPRINT:
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ever living Christ. The white flowers, and send a courtesy copy of the
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berries, his blood; the leaves, his article appears to: Author: Marilyn
crown of thorns, and the Pokorney
bitter bark, his sorrow.Mistletoe: Comes Freelance writer of science, nature,
from a Norse legend. Freyja, a goddess, animals and the
had arranged for her son to be protected environment.
from all earthly Also loves crafts, gardening, and
dangers. When he was shot with an arrow reading.




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