The Historical Truth About Christmas

the symbols and decorations that we associate today with Christmas -- the tree, the wreath, the holly and the ivy, the lights, the mistletoe, the eggnog, the yule log, the caroling and even Santa Claus -- are of Pagan origin. Many Americans, in fact, often refer to Christmas as "the Yuletide." And no wonder: Yule is the winter solstice. ................
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