Changing Ways Of Yule Fetes
Velma West Sykes notes how Christmas has been viewed across history with religious roots and opponents. The piece references Puritan bans in 1644 and early American delays in celebrating, while detailing biblical accounts and the evolution of the holiday's date and meaning.
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Velma West Sykes
Associated Press
America
New England
Christ
Mark
John
Mathew
Luke
Bethlehem
Today In History Recap of World Events and Christmas Origins
A historical roundup notes key dates from 1791 Bill of Rights to 1944 Mindoro landings and 1960s space rendezvous. It explores Christmas date debates from Chrysostom and Bede to Santa lore, trees in public spaces, and varied customs across regions and eras.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Washington
Chatham
England
Verdun
Supreme Court
U.S
Douglas Macarthur
Philippine
Mindoro
Adolf Eichmann
Jerusalem
Israel
Remier
Alexander Duberk
Turkey
Mathew
Egypt
Herod
Christ
Chrysostom
Goldenvoiced
Constantinople
Luke
Jesus
Zacharias
John
Elizabeth
Mary
Britain
Bede
St. Boniface
Germany
Odin
Luther
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Normandy
Mexico
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