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2 days ago · Additionally, in the context of a Christian celebration of Christmas, the Christmas tree, being evergreen in colour, is symbolic of Christ, who offers eternal life; the candles or lights on the tree represent the Light of the World—Jesus—born in Bethlehem.
Jun 10, 2024 · With Christmas as the first day, every one of the 12 days celebrates a different saint, from St. John the Apostle on Dec. 27 to the Virgin Mary on Jan. 1. Today, how—and when—the 12 days are...
4 days ago · In the Western Christian tradition, Christmas trees are variously erected on days such as the first day of Advent, or even as late as Christmas Eve, depending on the country; customs of the same faith hold that it is unlucky to remove Christmas decorations, such as the Christmas tree, before Twelfth Night and, if they are not taken ...
5 days ago · These customs include decorating evergreen trees—or, in India, mango or bamboo trees; feasting (picnics and fireworks are popular in warm climates); and exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.
Jun 16, 2024 · Day 1 (December 25) Day one is Christmas Day – the birth of Jesus Christ and a day of celebration and feasting. Day 2 (December 26) This is Saint Stephen’s feast. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr, a gifted orator, and one of the first Christian deacons.
5 days ago · Have you ever fancied owning all the items that appear in the Christmas song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'? Well, this group of friends did - but a bit of logic is needed to work out who went home with what!
3 days ago · It’s a common claim among Catholics that the English Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a secret code for Catholic teachings used when Catholicism was illegal in England. But is that really true?
