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Christmas. The most exciting and anticipated holiday of the year. A time when visions of sugar plums--or stereos, new cars, the latest computer, and various other desirable and expensive gifts--dance through our heads. Unfortunately the reality…

. Millions of people around the world will agree that Christmas is one of the most fun and exciting holidays. Christmas is a good holiday because students get a vacation from school, people get to exchange gifts with friends and family, and people get to spend…

in special religious services. During the Christmas season, they also exchange gifts and decorate their homes with holly, mistletoe, and Christmas trees The story of Christmas comes chiefly from the Gospels of Saint Luke and Saint Matthew in the New Testament…

from there through Germany and then into northern Europe. In 1841 Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree to Great Britain, where from there immigrants brought it to the United States. (Encarta 2000) Santa Claus The beginning of gift giving during…

to double in size and desperation. Like every other culture, commercialism has invaded the spirit of Christmas as the malls jam with shoppers hunting for the perfect gift. Carolers are frequent visitors outside our gate. The poorer relatives take the opportunity…

, it is the focal point of people's holiday decoration. You pile your gifts under the tree. You gather around your tree to sing Christmas carols. The concept of the Christmas tree originated around 3000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. After the untimely death of King Osiris, his…

Christmas As I slowly awaken from a deep sleep, cool air hits my squinting eyes and I have the feeling that this is not a normal day. I close my eyes again and ponder for less than a spilt second then realize that SANTA CAME LAST NIGHT!!! I throw back…

practicing ancient ritual associated with pagan traditions; such as gift giving and the decorating of the home with greenery. Now that it's clear that Christmas is not bible based, but a men made idea; let us find the true roots of this seasonal festival. &…

Christmas is nearing in the city, as lights blink even at day to attract customers looking for the perfect gift. People fill the shopping mall, from the jewelry stores to the parking lots to the toy stores. "I want that one!" A child walks sideways…

Christmas Traditions Christmas always comes as a very special time for our family. We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ three times; once with each set of grandparents and once with just our family. Tradition plays a huge role in the way we…