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Christmas and Religion Through the Centuries
BymissionAlthough Christmas is a Christian celebration celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus, it was originally intended to be a pagan celebration. In those early days, the festival took various forms, marking the rebirth of the unconquered sun, or winter solstice, as well as the Roman Saturnalia, both of which took place on December 25th.
Story: The Miracle of the Two Christmas Trees
ByfeatherOnce upon a time, there was a poor child who, on Christmas Eve, tried to sell two small Christmas trees by knocking on every door in his village. Invariably, he was told that it was too late for that since the tree had already been put up in the house. "You'll come back next year!" they finally told him in front of...
Music: Angels in our countryside
BymissionChristmas Music – Christian Song Angels in Our Countryside is another popular Christmas carol, but it is unknown who composed the music and lyrics. However, it is known that it dates back to the 16th century. As for its origin, some claim that this song comes from Languedoc, while…
Christmas, a celebration with pagan origins
BymissionA yearned for by billions of children, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, at least for those whose religion respects this tradition. Assuming that it should celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus, many would tend to believe that it has always been a Christian holiday. However, the Nativity, since such is its…
Legends: Origins of the Yule Log
ByfeatherThis delicious cake, the Yule log, dates back to a very ancient custom that existed in several European countries towards the end of the medieval period. In fact, a log was placed in the hearth and kept burning constantly from December 24th until the New Year. This gesture was similar to the pagan celebrations dedicated to the winter solstice.
The tradition of the 13 Christmas desserts
BymissionIn Provence, no one could imagine Christmas Eve without serving the 13 desserts. This ancient custom probably dates back to the end of the 19th century, and is attributed to the members of Cremascle, a Marseille association. However, there are more than one known origin, but what we know for sure is that...