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Post by blacksahara89 on Dec 21, 2006 17:32:23 GMT 1
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday that marks the traditional birthdate of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas combines the celebration of Jesus' birth with various other traditions and customs, many of which were influenced by ancient winter festivals such as Yule[1] and Saturnalia. Christmas traditions include the display of Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas themes include the promotion of goodwill, giving, compassion, and quality family time.
Christmas Day falls on December 25. It is preceded by Christmas Eve on December 24, and in some countries is followed by Boxing Day on December 26. Some Eastern Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas on January 7, which corresponds to December 25 on the Julian calendar. December 25 as a birthdate for Jesus is merely traditional, and is not thought to be his actual date of birth.
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Post by MoonFlower on Dec 21, 2006 18:02:35 GMT 1
Boxing day? O.O What is it about? Do they... box?
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Post by MoonFlower on Dec 23, 2006 12:02:55 GMT 1
Lol, ok then. You already got me scared. Imagine people running around with boxing gloves, hitting people sheesh!
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Post by blacksahara89 on Dec 23, 2006 13:11:19 GMT 1
They don't box. I don't know why is it called like that but as Kittie said it's part of the holiday.
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Post by MoonFlower on Dec 24, 2006 18:45:09 GMT 1
Lol, but this is different. They really believed it. And I didn't really believe it.... .. *cough* I DIDN'T!!!! lol Cool. You try asking around
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Post by Joossie on Dec 25, 2006 9:52:12 GMT 1
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Post by blacksahara89 on Dec 25, 2006 14:05:03 GMT 1
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Post by lynnie.xo on Dec 25, 2006 18:20:28 GMT 1
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you all have a great day and get lots of nice presents.
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Post by blacksahara89 on Dec 25, 2006 20:03:35 GMT 1
Thank you.
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Post by MoonFlower on Dec 25, 2006 21:52:07 GMT 1
Thanx Joossie (cute banner ^_^), Sarah and Lyn and MARRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!
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Post by blacksahara89 on Dec 25, 2006 23:03:24 GMT 1
Are you all having a holly jolly Christmas?
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Post by MoonFlower on Dec 26, 2006 12:39:03 GMT 1
Well of course, it's winter break! lol
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