History of Christmas Flashcard

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When is Christmas celebrated?

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December 25

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What did the Norse believe each spark from the fire represented during Yule?

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A new pig or calf

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What Roman holiday honored Saturn, the god of agriculture?

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Saturnalia

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What was the main holiday in early Christianity before Christmas?

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Easter

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Who chose December 25 as the date to celebrate the birth of Jesus?

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Pope Julius I

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What was the main reason church leaders held Christmas at the same time as winter solstice festivals?

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To increase the chances of Christmas being embraced

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What happened to Christmas in the early 17th century due to religious reform?

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It was cancelled.

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What did Washington Irving's book 'The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, gent.' feature?

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A squire inviting peasants for the holiday

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What classic holiday tale did Charles Dickens create?

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A Christmas Carol

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What was the main message of 'A Christmas Carol'?

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The importance of charity and goodwill