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That would actually be the Pagan/Wiccan celebration of Yule... The birth of God. This is why Christians chose to celebrate the birth of their god at this time of year. Historically, Jesus was NOT born in December. However, as the world around them celebrated the birth of God during the Pagan festival of Yule, it would be easier to gain acceptance by adopting this holiday as their own.
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The best answer is probably none. The "pagan" influence on Christmas is overstated and often wrong. Yule is a pagan or non-Christian celebration so that part answers itself. Traditions like Christmas trees for example were not based on any pagan religion.
It is the Christmas period - the word 'yuletide' dates back to the mid to late 15th century.It refers to either Christmas or the festival of the 12 days of Christmas.
Christmas has NOTHING to do with God or Christianity, Yuletide was a festival for the Babylonians mystery religion of Sun Worship. The Babylonians (who were merchants) used this festival to sell their merchandise (and like today this made them A LOT of money) As a matter of fact, Jesus Christ despised and HATED Yuletide and that is why some extreme Christians do not celebrate Christmas! Written by- Braden Nel
Chinese new year dragon bowl festival...
the celebrations in italy are christmas, easter ,halloween, mothers day, fathers day ,valentines day and flower festival
It replaced the old Yuletide festival, which was held on the shortest day of the year.No one is actually sure what day Jesus Christ was born on.
Christmas is not a traditional festival in China so there are no special foods associated with Christmas
Jol also means Jul, which is a variation of Yule/Yuletide. Jol is a religious winter festival celebrated by the Northern Europeans right before Christmas.
There are many celebrations and festivals for those of the Scotch-Irish background. These include Christmas and Easter celebrations along with specific Scotch-Irish festivals called Heritage festivals.
Christmas and the festival Running of the bulls and many more. There is also a massive tamato fight that takes place there
Yule comes from Old English geol, geola, a pagan festival period of December and January, taken over by Christians and narrowed to a specific date. The -tide is also OE, tīd"time" so " the time of Christmas festival".
At Pernik, there is a festival called, ":Praznik na Kukeri". Traditional one. It is for: to remove bad and evil spirits from your body and soul.
Yes, They have a lot of celebrations like fairs and festivals they even have a lemon festival in the summer