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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
3
The article traces Christmas carols from early church liturgies through popular singings, noting Latin and English roots, ribald later verses, Puritan bans, Restoration revival, and a 1822 Gilbert collection, with vivid scenes of villagers singing and bell chimes fading from use.
Many Christmas customs derive from pagan observances led by Druids and ancient Gauls. The Yule log, Christmas tree, mistletoe, acorn symbolism, ivy bans, and even medieval peacock dinners reflect druidic and Roman rites, with mince pies documented by 1586 as a common Christmas treat.
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