The Star of Bethlehem and the Dating of the Birth of Jesus
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If we knew for sure what the Star of Bethlehem was, astronomy could help us pinpoint the real date of the birth of Jesus. Didn't know he wasn't born on December 25? Keep reading.
Epiphany
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A holiday of its own and a technical term of the Christmas story, Epiphany can be another time of gift-giving.
Also see Epiphany and the 3 Wise Men or Magi
Mistletoe - Lore and the Origins of Mistletoe
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Why on earth is mistletoe connected with Christmas? After all, in Norse mythology, it was used to kill the god Balder.
Latin Christmas Carols
Sung in churches and played over the sound systems of stores and other public places during the holiday season, Christmas carols help put us in the mood. Here are the Latin lyrics for some of the popular, mostly religious carols.Boar's Head Carol
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With this Christmas song, we enter the Medieval period, but the boar was an important part of ancient life.
