History of Christmas

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When is Christmas Celebrated each year?

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December 25th

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What does Christmas celebrate?

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The birth of Jesus Christ

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The winter solstice has many connections with Christmas, what Scandinavian holiday is celebrated during this time?

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Yule

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Why did Pope Julius I choose December 25th to celebrate Christmas?

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He hoped to counter the traditions and celebrations of Saturnalia.

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Who attempted to cancel Christmas when he took over England?

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Oliver Cromwell

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Christmas was heavily celebrated in early America

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False

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What book by Washington Irving helped revitalize Christmas in the United States?

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The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, gent.

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In the Middle Ages, Christmas was a time of quiet reflection and contemplation. True or False?

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False

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Who wrote A Christmas Carol?

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Charles Dickens

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Which Roman holiday did Christmas get many of its traditions (closing businesses, honoring children) from?

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Saturnalia