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The Sinister Krampus Punishes Misbehaving Children Before ChristmasThe Sinister Krampus Punishes Misbehaving Children Before Christmas
Every December 5 in Bavaria, they celebrate the Christmas demon by dressing up like him and even organize a large carnival in his honor, asking for his punishments before Christmas to be a bit lighter....
The Romans Celebrated Saturnalia the Week Before ChristmasThe Romans Celebrated Saturnalia the Week Before Christmas
Although they were pagans, each year the Ancient Romans would mark the week before Christmas with special celebrations. These festivities were called Saturnalia and were dedicated to the god Saturn....
True Stories Proving that Miracles do Happen on ChristmasTrue Stories Proving that Miracles do Happen on Christmas
Christmas truce during World War I One of the most unbelievable events to take place on Christmas was the temporary truce between the warring sides during World War I....
Beliefs Related to the Christian CrossBeliefs Related to the Christian Cross
The holy Christian holiday of Palm Sunday also has a belief regarding the cross....
Trees That Protect Against Misfortune and EvilTrees That Protect Against Misfortune and Evil
The sticks used by the carolers that announce the coming of Christmas and the New Year are also made of dogwood....
Why is Intimacy Between 2 People Taboo in Church Canon Law?Why is Intimacy Between 2 People Taboo in Church Canon Law?
Sexual behavior has been an issue troubling the Christian church for more than 2000 years. For Christians around the world, the Bible is the main source of information about the rules of pious behavior....
The Jewish Hanukkah BeginsThe Jewish Hanukkah Begins
Much like the Christian Christmas, Hanukkah is seen as a family holiday among Jews. It is a favorite among children, who receive presents and treats every day for the 8 days....
Constantinople - Rise and FallConstantinople - Rise and Fall
This is a fratricidal attack by Christians against Christians and it changed Eastern Orthodoxy forever....
The True Story of Halloween will Stun you!The True Story of Halloween will Stun you!
However, during the 8th century AD, the Christian Church transformed the holiday into All Saints' Day. Over time, the holiday took on the name we know and use today - Halloween....
Easter BeliefsEaster Beliefs
Orthodox Christians greet each other with "Christ is risen! , " and the answer, "Truly he is risen! , " for an entire 40 days after Easter....
Secrets of the Holy GrailSecrets of the Holy Grail
The Holy Grail is a mysterious Christian artifact that has stirred excitement in people for centuries....
Bizarre Couple from the US Still Lives in the 19th CenturyBizarre Couple from the US Still Lives in the 19th Century
Sarah and Gabriel Chrisman have pored over every single little detail in their home and daily life, to make it believable that they live in the 19th century....
The Smallest Bible in the World is 0.04 Square mmThe Smallest Bible in the World is 0.04 Square mm
They offer 2 versions of the holy text - for Christians and for Jews. In the New Testament, made for followers of Christ, they include the 27 books written in Greek....