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Re: Christmas around the world
Re-reading this thread, I don't think I gave enough emphasis to the German influence on Christmas in America. In the mid-19th century, there was a massive influx of immigrants from Germany. I was surprised to learn a few years ago that more contemporary Americans have at least some German heritage than any other immigrant group. Anyway, the Germans, whether Protestant or Catholic, were always BIG on Christmas. Unlike the English Puritans, who tried to stamp it out, Martin Luther loved Christmas and encouraged Christmas trees, etc. In fact it was the German influence of Victoria's husband Albert that helped popularize the celebration of Christmas in 19th century England.
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Re: Christmas around the world
Happy Boxing Day!
All you that doth my grave pass by,
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death & follow me.
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death & follow me.
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Re: Christmas around the world
Lol. Yes, indeed!
Our family is at a cabin. We are about to view a DVD we got for Christmas, the newest Branagh Poirot flick, A Haunting in Venice.
Our family is at a cabin. We are about to view a DVD we got for Christmas, the newest Branagh Poirot flick, A Haunting in Venice.
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Re: Christmas around the world
A Haunting in Venice turned out to be great! And it's set at Halloween, so y'all need to see that one.
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Re: Christmas around the world
I'm looking forward to it.
All you that doth my grave pass by,
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death & follow me.
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death & follow me.