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By Kimberly Powell, About.com Guide to Genealogy since 2000

Origins of Popular Christmas Traditions

Monday December 24, 2007
If you celebrate Christmas, do you exchange gifts on Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Have you ever wondered why we decorate with mistletoe and holly? Or why we place colored lights on the Christmas tree? Originally celebrated as a simple mass, Christmas has come to replace a number of other holidays in many countries, and a large number of traditions have become a cherished part of the family Christmas celebration.

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