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Merry Christmas History and Celebration How Christmas comes from and how countries in the world to celebrate Christmas

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Introductions of Christmas origins, Christmas all around the world and Christmas traditions: Christmas tree, stockings, gifts and presents. Of course, you can find the Christmas gift from Simpo Technologies, save up to 50% off.

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Merry Christmas History and Celebration

How Christmas comes from and how countries in the world to celebrate

Christmas

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Christmas Origins

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Christmas Origins

Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Christmas Origins

Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Christmas Origins

Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Most Christians and non-Christians celebrate this day on December 25.

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Christmas Origins

Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Most Christians and non-Christians celebrate this day on December 25.

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Christmas around the World

Different countries around the world have different ways to celebrate this holiday.

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Christmas around the World

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America

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America

In USA, people celebrate Christmas Day in many ways. In the days before Christmas Day, people decorate homes with lights and Christmas tree. It is common to get together to have a Christmas dinner. Children, in particular, often receive a lot of gifts from their parents and other relatives and the mythical figure Santa Claus.

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America

In USA, people celebrate Christmas Day in many ways. In the days before Christmas Day, people decorate homes with lights and Christmas tree. It is common to get together to have a Christmas dinner. Children, in particular, often receive a lot of gifts from their parents and other relatives and the mythical figure Santa Claus.

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England

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England

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England

English houses are decorated two weeks before Christmas day. The home is decorated with holly wreaths, and welcoming lights. On Christmas Day morning, English children rush to their parents bedrooms and drag them for Christmas presents under the Christmas tree in stocking or in sacks.

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England

English houses are decorated two weeks before Christmas day. The home is decorated with holly wreaths, and welcoming lights. On Christmas Day morning, English children rush to their parents bedrooms and drag them for Christmas presents under the Christmas tree in stocking or in sacks.

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Germany

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Germany

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Germany

The tannen, or Christmas tree custom came from Germany. Germans love to decorate their houses at Christmas. German women would like to spend hours making gifts. German men carve figures from wood and paint them bright colors.

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Germany

The tannen, or Christmas tree custom came from Germany. Germans love to decorate their houses at Christmas. German women would like to spend hours making gifts. German men carve figures from wood and paint them bright colors.

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France

In France, most families enjoy two Christmases, one at church and another at home. The Christmas meal is an important gathering and the families bake a “Cake of the Kings”. Gift is given on Christmas Eve, not on the day of Christmas.

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France

In France, most families enjoy two Christmases, one at church and another at home. The Christmas meal is an important gathering and the families bake a “Cake of the Kings”. Gift is given on Christmas Eve, not on the day of Christmas.

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Christmas Traditions

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Christmas TreeIt is one the most popular decorations for Christmas. Christmas trees had been popular in Germany. Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, brought the tradition of decorating Christmas trees to England from Germany .

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Christmas CarolsDuring the 12th Century St. Francis introduced Christmas carols to church services. Christmas Carlos were banned by Oliver Cromwell between 1649 and 1660 but became very popular in Victoria’s times.

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Christmas HollyIt is the plant of peace and harmony.It was hung about the doors and windows to keep away witches, spells and evil spirits, goblins and lightening.

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Christmas StockingsHanging stockings on the mantelpiece comes from the story of St. Nicolas.Legends says that he threw a coin down a chimney and it landed in a stocking which was hung there to dry. That is why we put tangerines in stockings too – they symbolize gold coins.

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Christmas dinnerPeople have always celebrated Christmas with a special meal, together with families.Before Victoria’s times, people would eat roast beef, ham or goose for Christmas dinner. Nowadays, most people prefer turkey with all the trimmings for Christmas.

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Christmas presentsThe traditions of giving presents on Christmas started with the Three Wise Kings who gave Jesus precious gifts on the first Christmas Day.Today, there are many presents for choices, besides tradition – Christmas greeting card.

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