Christmas Traditions in Goa

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Christmas is a fun time of the year for everyone. People are in a festive mood and everyone is looking to have the time of their lives. Following Christmas traditions also stands strong at this particular time of year. Christmas traditions in Goa make the season a festive one Christmas in Goa has always been […]

The Story of the First Christmas Tree

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There is no actual documentation as to who can truly lay claim to the creation of the first Christmas tree. Finland has Santa Claus. Russia has traditional handmade Christmas ornaments. Germany has Christmas markets. But arguably the most well-known of Christmas traditions, decorating the Christmas tree, may have its origin in Northern Europe. The History […]

O Christmas Tree, Why Do We Decorate Thee?

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Long before Christianity was established as a religion, plants and trees that remained green throughout the year, held a special meaning for people in winter. In fact, evergreen fir trees were traditionally used to celebrate winter festivals (pagan and Christian) for thousands of years. Pagans used branches from these trees to decorate their homes during the winter […]