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Xmas - Putting Christ's Initial X in Christmas

The name Xmas is sometimes seen as a move to take the religious Christ element out of Christmas.

Epiphany

Learn about the Christmas-related holiday of Epiphany in this glossary entry.

The Star of Bethlehem

The star of Bethlehem is an icon of the Christmas holiday. Learn about the star and its connection with the date of the birth of Jesus.

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