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December 2014

All posts published in December 2014

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A Brief History of Saint Nicholas

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One thing is clear: Christmas traditions differ in every country in which they are celebrated. The pre-Christian Germanic peoples centered their winter celebration, Yule (which is still mentioned in the same breath as Christmas) around the god of Odin. Odin wa... More »

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High-Tech Saint Nick

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        High-Tech Saint Nick Saint Nicholas arrived in Amsterdam, aboard a shiny new ship, looking old as Father Abraham, after his long, tempestuous trip.   “To navigate the stormy seas is tough for any old man. I used old maps—no... More »

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