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The History of Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. The date of commemoration is not known to be Jesus’ actual birthday, and may have initially been chosen to correspond with either a historical Roman festival or the winter solstice. Christmas Day marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days.
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The following documentary, Christmas unWrapped – The History of Christmas, in 5 parts, explores the origin of Christmas and how it came to be the way we know it today. The documentary also incites the thought as to how Christmas is on one hand a result of social, cultural, and political influences, and on the other hand a influence over people’s lives.
The History of Christmas – Part 1:
The History of Christmas – Part 2:
The History of Christmas – Part 3:
The History of Christmas – Part 4:
The History of Christmas – Part 5:
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