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Dec 24, 2009
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Winter Holidays
Find the dates, traditions, and history of the winter holidays
2009 Year in Review
A recap and analysis of the top events of 2009
Christmas Traditions
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Origins of Christmas
Early Christians did not celebrate Christmas—it was added to the church calendar as a feast day in the fourth century

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  • Pick choice 5 Congress passes legislation to curb global warming
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