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The History of Christmas and its Traditions
Non-Christians take advantage of this holiday, often exchanging gifts and decorating trees, even though they don’t believe in Jesus, for whom the holiday was named. But, as many people probably know, Christmas didn’t start out as a Christian holiday. Various ancient cultures, from the Babylonians to the Celts, held celebrations around the time of the Winter Solstice, and many of our holiday traditions come from the pagan traditions of Saturnalia in ancient Rome and Yule across Scandinavian and other Northern European countries.
A Few Frugal Ideas for Holiday Entertaining
You can have a festive holiday party without spending a great deal. Here are some frugal ideas for holiday entertaining that won’t break the bank
