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Christmas Stockings

Why do we hang oversized socks on our mantels on Christmas Eve? The answer involves marriage dowries, competition for with Christmas trees, and jolly old Saint Nicholas.

Posted byAspen MooreDecember 17, 2022December 10, 2022Posted inchristmas, holidaysTags:Christianity, christmas, holidays, saints, stockingsLeave a comment on Christmas Stockings

The History of Gingerbread

Where does gingerbread come from, and why is it called that? The answer involves the crusades, witchcraft, and taxation without representation.

Posted byAspen MooreDecember 3, 2022Posted inchristmas, food, holidaysTags:Asia, cake, christmas, cookies, dessert, Europe, food, gingerbread, holidays2 Comments on The History of Gingerbread

The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer: Christmas Carols Part 1

Where did all of our favorite Christmas songs come from? Each one has a unique story, some of which involve a broken organ, a statue of Johannes Gutenberg, and a chain email hoax.

Posted byAspen MooreDecember 22, 2021December 24, 2021Posted inchristmasTags:Christianity, christmas, christmas carols, music1 Comment on The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer: Christmas Carols Part 1

O Christmas Tree

Why do we cut down evergreen trees and decorate them with glittering ornaments and lights during the Christmas season? The answer involves the sun god, the Garden of Eden, and Charlie Brown.

Posted byAspen MooreDecember 10, 2020Posted inchristmas, holidaysTags:Christianity, christmas, christmas tree, holidays, paganism1 Comment on O Christmas Tree
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