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Christmas
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Relation to concurrent celebrations. Many popular customs associated with Christmas developed independently of the commemoration of Jesus' birth, with certain elements having origins in pre-Christian festivals that were celebrated around the winter solstice by pagan populations who were later converted to Christianity.

==  History ==

=== Winter celebrations ===
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==== Christmas dinner ====
Christmas Dinner, usually eaten in the middle of the day, is an important part of the family celebration. The food differs from country to country and also from family to family. In the Northern Hemisphere, roasted meat and vegetables is generally the main course of the meal. Often several types of meat are served, which may include [[Turkey (bird)|turkey]], ham, roast beef or lamb. There are often several courses, with special treats that are usually only eaten at Christmas.
Some people have Brussel sprouts and chestnuts on Christmas Day.Pudding in Japan is Christmas cake with white sponge coved with cream decorated with strawberries.Geoge the 1 of England tasted his first Christmas pudding in 1714.On Christmas Day 2006 in villa park thieves stole a semi tractor full of broccoli.
[[File:Christmas in Australia 01.JPG|thumb|left|300px|The Christmas pudding is served at the end of Christmas dinner on the [[verandah]] in Australia.]]
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* {{en icon}} {{fr icon}} & ([[Occitan language|Occitan]]) [http://mtcn.free.fr/mtcn-traditional-music-midi-christmas-carol.php Traditional Christmas carols from County of Nice, France]
* [http://mytrendexpert.com/2016/10/07/hottest-2016-christmas-toys/ Christmas & Ideas For Your Children]{{U.S. Holidays}}


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