Tag: Christmas traditions

History of Christmas Ghost Stories

December 17, 2019
FolkloreHistoricalLegends
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We all know that Halloween is a favorite time of year for people to discuss things that go bump in the night. But, as the days grow short and the end of the year nears, it may come as a surprise to learn that there is another beloved holiday that has traditionally carried a practice…

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The Story Behind Holiday Traditions

December 24, 2013
FolkloreHistoricalHolidays
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Mist and cloud and darkness veil the wintry hour, But the sun dispels them with his rising power. Mist and cloud and darkness often dim thy day But a Christmas glory shines upon thy way. May the Lord of Christmas, Counsellor and Friend, Light thy desert pathway even to the end. – F. R. Havergal…

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