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How did we get our Christmas traditions?

Last updated on: December 23, 2019 at 5:00 am   by Mark Driscoll

How did we get our Christmas traditions? 2019-10-09T20:35:10-04:00 Mark Driscoll

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From mistletoe and holly to Santa Claus and reindeer, not every Christmas tradition has its roots in the birth of Christ.

So where did some of our favorite holiday customs come from? And more to the point – should Christians take part in them?

I explore these questions in this week’s video with historical insight and practical wisdom. So watch it now to find out more about Christ and your favorite Christmas traditions.

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