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  • By: Ace Collins
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary

Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition? Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays and how they all point to Christ.

Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about:

  • Gift giving
  • Christmas trees
  • Caroling
  • Nativity scenes
  • Yule logs
  • Stockings
  • Advent wreaths
  • Mistletoe
  • Holly
  • And more!

This is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.
©2010 Andrew Collins (P)2010 Zondervan
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  • Categories: History
World Christian Living
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Listened to first Five minutes and gave up, waste of a credit

Don’t bother, unless you are an avid Christian. Written with a religious bias. Sorry I wasted a credit

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Great way to learn about the origins of Christmas

A really great way to learn about the origins of Christmas traditions. Would recommend.

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