| Woolf, Nicky December 24, 2015 | A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the celebration for many, but what is actually served can vary greatly from country to country |
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| In , the letter chi , is the first letter of Christ, and it, or the similar letter , has been used as an abbreviation for Christ since the mid-16th century | Christmas trees may be decorated with and |
In other countries, secular processions, featuring Santa Claus and other seasonal figures are often held.
9| According to these accounts, Jesus was born to Mary, assisted by her husband , in the city of | Ham is the main meal in the Phillippines, while in Germany, France and Austria, goose and pork are favored |
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| Other traditional decorations include In many countries a representation of the is very popular, and people are encouraged to compete and create most original or realistic ones | Stetzer, Ed 14 December 2015 |
The economic impact of Christmas is a factor that has grown steadily over the past few centuries in many regions of the world.
22| Many different types of decorations developed across the Christian world, dependant on local tradition and available resources | Christmas banners may be hung from and Christmas trees placed in the town square |
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| Such customs were eventually adapted for Christian usage | Within some families, the pieces used to make the representation are considered a valuable family |
"The Deadweight Loss of Christmas", American Economic Review, December 1993, 83 5• Gibson, John, The War on Christmas, Sentinel Trade, 2006, pp.
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