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Although several stories regarding the origin of Christmas are told - the most commonly known one being that December 25th was the day on which Jesus was born; this is also the most disproven one - there are two main ideas: the Roman Saturnalia, which celebrated the dedication of the temple of Saturn, and the generally celebrated northern hemisphere winter solstice, which was a symbolic rebirth of the sun after a period of decline. The Christian conquerers wished to impose their own religion upon the conquered, and it was far easier to simply subjugate existing celebrations and festivals than to remove them and create new ones.
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Is Christmas eve a holiday?
Christmas eve is not a holiday on Christmas is a holiday so Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas you can't celebrate Christmas eve its not a holiday
What is your favorite holiday of the year?
Its people's opinions about their favorite holiday. My favorite holiday is Christmas.
Is Christmas a holiday?
Yes, Christmas is considered a holiday.
When is the Christmas Holiday in Melbourne?
The Christmas holiday is on 25 December, Christmas Day.
Selena gomez favorite holiday?
Her favorite holiday is Christmas!
Does Target recognize Christmas as a holiday?
Yes, Target recognizes Christmas as a holiday.
When was Christmas recognized as a mail holiday?
Christmas was declared a federal holiday in 1870.
Is Christmas day a bank holiday?
is Christmas a bank holiday when u work
What is the world's favorite holiday?
Well, if you think about it, the world's favorite holiday is Christmas! Christmas is the favorite holiday because people get and send gifts in this time.
Is Christmas day a legal holiday?
yes Christmas day ia a legal holiday
When was Christmas declared a holiday?
Christmas was declared a United States Federal holiday in 1870.
In England what holiday is after Christmas?
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day, and is a public holiday.
