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Christmas Outlawed in Scotland
Scots… not only thrifty, but zealous. William Wallaces… the lot of them. We can trace back our modern “War on Christmas” to the height of The Reformation. The year was 1583. The culprit was a passionate kilt-laden people who had … Continue reading
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How did the American Christmas Tree Become So Popular?
German immigrants to America are most probably the root of the spread of the American Christmas Tree, but not the carriers. That honor appears to go to commercial literature in the form of holiday Gift Books. Just know a paradox … Continue reading
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Yuletide Tradition – Kids in Charge
Did you know that having your children in charge of your household at Christmas and the chaos that usually ensues is a timeless cycle that’s a living piece of ancient culture? We literally tap into an ancient, authentic Yuletide atmosphere … Continue reading
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