Christmas/Santa Flashcard

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What cultural practice did the church hope to replace with Christmas?

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Roman Saturnalia

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How did secularization ultimately 'save' Christmas?

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Through the commercialization and pop-culture adaptation of Christmas traditions

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What was Santa Claus originally inspired by in Northern Europe?

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Odin and the Wild Hunt

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Which author wrote a story that helped rehabilitate Christmas’s image?

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Charles Dickens

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What does the evolution of Christmas traditions reveal about the blending of religious and secular influences over time?

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Christmas traditions show a complex interweaving of pre-Christian, Christian, and modern secular practices

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What is the significance of the Roman Saturnalia in relation to Christmas?

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It was a pagan festival that the church sought to replace with Christmas celebrations.

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What role did Charles Dickens play in shaping modern Christmas traditions?

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His story 'A Christmas Carol' emphasized themes of generosity and family, helping to reshape Christmas's image.

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How did the commercialization of Christmas change its observance?

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It shifted focus from religious significance to consumerism and festive celebrations.

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What are some examples of pre-Christian influences on Christmas traditions?

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Yule logs, winter solstice celebrations, and various pagan rituals.

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What is the Wild Hunt and how is it related to Christmas?

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A mythological event associated with Odin, influencing the figure of Santa Claus.