Christmas
From The Red Pill
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and commemorates the birth of the Christian Savior, Jesus Christ. Many traditions have been built up around the holiday. Christmas traditions range from religious symbols to the mythos of Santa Claus and their origins are both Christian and pagan. They encompass family practices, interior and exterior displays, and perennial Christmas television shows and movies. Many of these traditions originated in Germany, a country steeped in folklore.
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Practices and Symbols
- Candles
- Christmas cards
- Christmas carols
- Christmas lights
- Christmas trees
- Mistletoe
- Nativity scenes
- Santa Claus
- Mrs. Claus
- Santa's elves
- Santa's reindeer
- Wreaths
Television Specials and Movies
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
- A Christmas Carol (1951 movie)
- Frosty the Snowman
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
- It's a Wonderful Life
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
See Also
References
- A Very Merry Christmas: Traditions, Customs, History and Folklore by Hal Siemer, Quest Magazine
