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History of Santa Claus

Saint or Elf?

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History of Santa Claus

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History of Christmas Music

More than just Carols

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History of Christmas Music

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History of Christmas Traditions

Are some pre-Christian?

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History of Christmas Traditions

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History of Christmas: The Year — How Could Jesus be born in 4 B.C.?

Before Christ, or before himself?

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History of Christmas: The Year — How Could Jesus be born in 4 B.C.?

3d ago

Announcing my new Podcast: “Friendly Neighborhood Historian”

Read with your Ears

5d ago

Announcing my new Podcast: “Friendly Neighborhood Historian”

5d ago

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History of Advent: Why We Celebrate Christmas on December 25

What does Advent mean, and how does it relate to Saturnalia

6d ago

History of Advent: Why We Celebrate Christmas on December 25

6d ago

History of Black Friday: One Day Only?

The humorous history of the orgy of consumerism following the copious consumption on Thanksgiving.

Nov 30

History of Black Friday: One Day Only?

Nov 30

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Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation — 1863

Establishing Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26

Nov 27

Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation — 1863

Nov 27

George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation — 1789

The beginning of a Presidential tradition

Nov 26

George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation — 1789

Nov 26

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History of the First Thanksgiving Proclamation — 1676

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Nov 25

History of the First Thanksgiving Proclamation — 1676

Nov 25

Bill Petro

Bill Petro

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Writer, historian, technologist. Former Silicon Valley tech exec. Author of fascinating articles on history, tech, pop culture, & travel. https://billpetro.com

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