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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, paganismLeave a comment on O Christmas Tree

The First Thanksgiving?

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? The answer may not be what you think—it’s both more complicated than the “pilgrims and Indians” narrative many of us learned in school and less sinister than many “myth-busting” articles have recently claimed.

Posted byAspen MooreNovember 25, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:America, holidays, thanksgivingLeave a comment on The First Thanksgiving?

Trick or Treat

Why do children trick or treat on Halloween night? The answer involves traditions spanning centuries and continents—including placating mischievous spirits, praying for the dead, and playing pranks on unsuspecting neighbors.

Posted byAspen MooreOctober 29, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:halloween, holidays, trick or treatLeave a comment on Trick or Treat
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