CHRISTMAS

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CHRISTMAS

• Christmas started in the 4th century
• Dec.25 was chosen as Christmas day because to
  compete
• With the Pagan celebration.
• Christmas was once against the law in
  Massachusetts.
• St.nick was bourn in Turkey.

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History of Christmas

• Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December
  because that is the day of Jesus Christs birth
• The first man to illuminate a Christmas tree was
  Martin Luther. He used candles.

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Symbols of Christmas

• One symbol of Christmas is a evergreen tree that
  is decorated and has an angel or a star on the
  top.
• Another symbol of Christmas is mistletoe over a
  doorway.

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Customs of Christmas Day

• One custom of Christmas is to wake up and find
  presents under your Christmas tree.
• Another custom celebrated by Catholics is to go
  to your Catholic church the day before Christmas.

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Customs of Christmas Day

• A custom of Christmas is to hang a stocking over
  your fireplace if you have one.
• One of the customs is to exchange gifts with your
  family or your immediate family

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Christmas
by Nicole and Britny