and churches worldwide. The meaning for Christmas is to recognize Christ's birth,

of which the exact date is not known. During the fourth century the Bishop of Rome

set December 25th as Christ's birth date. Some authorities claim that the choice of

December 25th was made because it coincided with Chanukah, Mithraic's feast of

the sun god, and the people of northern Europe's winter solstice feast.

Evergreens, the symbol of eternal life, have long been used for Christmas time

decorations. The Christmas wreath represents everlasting life and God's endless

love for us. Kissing under a mistletoe supposedly started out when early Roman

enemies stopped fighting when they met under a mistletoe. Holly is the most known

Christmas greenery, and there are several legends about it. One is that Jesus' cr

in Strasbourg, France, spreading from there through Germany and then into northern

Ness Avenue. Homeowners there also set up holiday displays on their lawns and

Eden. (Encarta 2000) The use of the Christmas tree began early in the 17th century,

Nicholas was known in early Christian legends for saving storm-tossed sailors,

festive occasions, and we have followed this ancient custom. During Christmas

is when he would walk through the streets in his bishop clothes, carrying a sack full

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