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After a storm comes a calm.

Birds(follower) of a feather flock together.

Lightning never strikes twice in the same place.

One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.

Ask a silly question and you get a silly answer. Happens daily

Never look a gift horse in the mouth. Do we still do this?

"Adversity reminds men of religion"

WHERE DID WE GET THE RED AND GREEN COLORS AT XMAS?

"Adversity makes men remember God" No athethest in Fox holes LOL - SmartMarketingExpert.com

"Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time." SmartMarketingExpert asks question Why Not?

"The study of History is the best medicine for a sick mind." - @KeithCash

Conclusion : that it was Julius I, Bishop of Rome, who made the appointment of Christ Birth on DEC 24

Conclusion : the Latin church which first ordained it to be celebrated on the twenty-fifth of December; from January 6

Conclusion: birth of Christ was not universally celebrated by the Christians during the first three centuries;

This festival in Egypt, also given meaning as a memorial of Christ's birth, & in that way they had a certain sense substitute for Christmas

the sixth of January

Memorial of Christ's baptism was celebrated in the Orient as a revelation of his Messiahship and glory of his divinity called Epiphania

"The third one of the great feasts of the church, Christmas, doesn't seem to be kept during the first three centuries.

"The custom to celebrate birth of Christ in last part of December began in fourth century. Before that the sixth of January was celebrated."

Thus the mistletoe became a token of reconciliation, the kiss being a symbol of pardon

It was regarded as a divine branch which came down from heaven and grafted itself into an earthly tree.

"Among the pre-Christian Druidic superstitions, derived from ancient Babylon, was the legend of the mistletoe.

from part 1 --- Yet, they too had place in the worship of the sun god of paganism and in Christmas today. " - Alexander Hislop

"Lighted candles are foreign to the worship of God in the church of the New Testament scriptures -- part 1

Since that time children have continued to hang out stockings in hopes of finding them filled with gifts.

Stocking hanging comes from an English legend: "Father Christmas once dropped some gold coins while coming down the chimney. lol :)

Yule Log from Scandinavia, where pagan sex & fertility god Jule (pronounced 'yule') was honored in a twelve-day celebration in December lol

For the reindeer, leave some crisp red apples.

Treats for Santa : Chocolates! Leave an assortment to be sure you leave his favorite!

Treats for Santa : Extra strong peppermints to keep him warm on the frosty nights. @keithcash

"He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree." ~~Sunshine Magazine Ha Ha funny :)

"I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play & wild sweet words repeat, peace on earth, good-will to men! Longfellow

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." - Charles Dickens.

"Shout 'Christmas Gift' to first person knocking on your door on Christmas Day & expect to receive a gift from the visitor. Could be Fun

You will have as many happy months in the coming year, as the number of houses you eat mince pies in during Christmas time. @keithcash

In Devonshire, England, a girl raps at the henhouse door on Christmas Eve. If a rooster crows, she will marry within the year

In the Swedish countryside, from cock crow to daybreak on Christmas morning the trolls (wicked elves) roam about. Someone help me here?

In Greece, some people burn their old shoes during the Christmas season to prevent misfortunes in the coming year

It seem that anything that happens on chrismas brings good luck....We shall see?

"A blowing wind on Christmas Day brings good luck." @keithcash

"A clear star-filled sky on Christmas Eve will bring good crops in the summer."

"Place shoes by side on Christmas Eve to prevent a quarreling family."

"Good luck will come to the home where a fire is kept burning throughout the Christmas season. - smartmarketingexpert.com

"Good luck will come to the home where a fire is kept burning throughout the Christmas season. - SmartMarketingExpert.com

"Snow on Christmas means Easter will be green." But where does it have to snow for this to happen?

If you eat a raw egg before eating anything else on Christmas morning, you will be able to carry heavy weights. - SmartMarketingExpert.com

In Ireland it is believed the gates of Heaven open at midnight on Christmas Eve. Those who die then go straight to Heaven

Expert : TAKE NOTE: "Wearing new shoes on Christmas Day will bring bad luck." That explains alot

"The child born on Christmas Day will have a special fortune." - SmartMarketingExpert.com

"On Chrismas Eve all animals can speak. However, it is bad luck to test this superstition." - SmartMarketingExpert.com

"To have good health throughout the next year, eat an apple on Christmas Eve."

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Various European Christmas gift givers were similar to Saint Nicholas: Père Noël-France, Julenisse- Scandinavia & Father Christmas-England.

The term Christkindl evolved to Kriss Kringle, another nickname for Santa Claus.

The feast day of Nicholas, when presents were received, was traditionally observed on December 6

Sankt Nikolaus in Germany and Sanct Herr Nicholaas or Sinter Klaas in Holland.

Figure Saint Nicholas replaced or incorporated various pagan gift-giving figures -- Roman Befana & Germanic Berchta & Knecht Ruprecht.

historical Saint Nicholas was venerated as Christian legend for saving storm-tossed sailors, defending young children & giving gifts to poor

First American Christmas carol was written in 1649 by a minister named John de Brebeur and is called "Jesus is Born".

The biggest selling Christmas single of all time is Bing Crosby's White Christmas.

Priests in Australia advise you to say "Happy Christmas" not "Merry Christmas", because Merry has connotations of getting drunk. Well hmm :)

Christmas Facts : In 1907, Oklahoma became last USA state to declare Christmas a legal holiday. Must have been lots of pagans there. lol :)

Christmas Facts : In 1856, President Franklin Pierce decorated the first White House Christmas tree.

Chritmas facts : In 1834, Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert brought the first Christmas tree to Windsor Castle for the Royal family

In 1836, Alabama was the first state in the USA to declare Christmas a legal holiday. We are #1 YahWho

St Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.

Silent Night was written in 1818, by an Austrian priest; Joseph Mohr.

The Puritans in America tried to make Thanksgiving Day the most important annual festival instead of Christmas.

Oliver Cromwell:England - Banned Christmas between 1649-1660. thought Christmas should be a very solemn day so he banned carols & parties

The problem with the last post is Christ is not a name but a title....I need to work on my facts better :)

The commom abbreviation for Christmas to Xmas derived from Greek alaphabet. X is letter Chi, which is 1st letter of Christ's name

Christmas traditions : Exchange kisses beneath mistletoe tree. In ancient Scandinavia, mistletoe was associated with peace and friendship

Christmas Facts : In Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be a harbinger of good luck!

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