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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 ===
(contracted; show full)around the streets, to hospitals and other such places singing with members of their church. Other families like to watch certain television programs together, which might include carol services and the Queen's Message. Some families use Christmas as a time to play music and sing together, or to read a favourite book such as "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. In countries in the Southern Hemisphere, a visit to the beach or a swim in a pool is often part of the Christmas Day tradition.


Christmas was not all ways on December 25th. Thank Prince Albert for your tree. Stockings have a funny root... Coca-cola came up with the red suit. Christmas sends 15000 people to the ER. The amount of money spent on Christmas pudding is £48 million in the UK. Nealy 60 Million trees are grown in Europe. The tallest tree in the world is 221ft tall. Rudolph was all most named Rollo or Regindal. Some countries on the worlds globe have a service on Christmas Day. Most Muslims don't celebrate Christmas. Any age children can go to service. Almost every church has a service.⏎
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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.
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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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