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Tag Archives: Christmas
Christmas in January?
Friday is known as Old Christmas and is commonly celebrated by the Amish in America. So, why is Friday known as Old Christmas? First, January 6 is celebrated as the day when the Three Wise Men visited Christ and gave … Continue reading
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Tagged Amish, Calendar, Christmas, epiphany, Feast, Old Christmas, Three Wise Men
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Is Good King Wenceslas a Christmas Carol?
Many of you may remember singing the carol Good King Wenceslas when you were in school along with other carols. But, is Good King Wenceslas a Christmas carol?Good King Wenceslas was written in 1853 by John Mason Neal who was … Continue reading
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Tagged Bohemia, Boleslaus, Christianity, Christmas, Culture, Good King Wenceslas, history, Holiday, memories, Poland, Religion, St. Stephen's Day
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