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Symbols of Christmas traditions and their meanings
A historical overview explains why holly, mistletoe, the Christmas tree and other symbols became associated with Yuletide celebrations. It traces legends from Joseph of Arimathea and Saint Nicholas to Luther, Odinic feasts, the Yule log, and the first Christmas cards, noting how customs spread across Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Joseph
Arimathea
Nicholas
Russia
Scandinavia
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Scotland
Martin Luther
Luther
William Maw Egley
Henry Cole
J. C. Horsly
Yuletide
St. Boniface
Manitoba
Prince Albert
Queen Victoria
England
Atlantic