History of Christmas (5:19)
In a History of the Holidays video, learn about the origins of Christmas. Although many of us only associate the birth of Christ with the holiday, most of us do not realize that many aspects of Christmas come from different winter celebrations.
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History of Christmas
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In a History of the Holidays video, learn about the origins of Christmas. Although many of us only associate the birth of Christ with the holiday, most of us do not realize that many aspects of Christmas come from different winter celebrations.
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European Christmas Customs
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In some parts of Europe, people still celebrate Christmas customs based on long-standing folk legends.
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Cupid
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He's a 3,000-year-old baby with wings, he shoots love-tipped arrows into unsuspecting people, and his name is Cupid: The God of Love. The story of his life is one of myths and legends dating back to ancient Greece and Rome that continues today as the mascot of Saint Valentine's Day.
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Origins of Santa Claus
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In this video, learn about the history of Santa Claus and his real-life inspiration, St. Nicholas.
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Leprechauns
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These mythological beings have appeared for centuries in Irish folklorethe pot of gold didn't come until much later.
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Shamrocks
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Are shamrocks really lucky? The real history of this little green plant is steeped in religion, heritage and Irish national pride.
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Strange Christmas Traditions
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Ruled a legal holiday in 1894, Christmas has had its fair share of strange traditions.
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Mothman
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In this Weird US video clip, we learn about Mothman. He is a mix between a moth and a man and has been sited in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He was first seen by Linda Scarberry.
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Holidays Toys: Christmas Unwrapped
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This History Channel video covers the evolution of Santa Claus in various countries, starting with St. Nicholas in the Middle Ages to the modern Santa Claus in America. Clement Clark Moore's Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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Christmas Light Fanatic
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A look at how one Christmas enthusiast goes all out with elaborate lighting schemes to bring in the holiday cheer. From the program, Modern Marvels: Christmas Tech.
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