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 | From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor It's Christmas today, and whether you celebrate this holiday or not, it can be fun to learn about some Christmas spirit. | |
The History of Christmas Stuff
Around 1610, tinsel was first invented in Germany made from genuine silver. Machines were invented that shredded silver into thin tinsel-sized strips. Silver tinsel tarnishes and loses its shine with time, eventually, artificial replacements were invented. The original inventor of tinsel remains unknown... Read more
| Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas on December 25?
The date of Jesus's actual birth is unknown. It is not recorded in the Bible. However, Christians of all denominations and faith groups, aside from the Church of Armenia, celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25... Read more
| Myth Busted: Poinsettias Are 'Poisonous' to Cats, Dogs and C
Despite its fatal reputation, the humble Christmas poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is only mildly toxic when ingested, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. At worst, it can cause irritation of the mouth and stomach, and in some cases vomiting...Read more
| The History of Christmas
There is a long history of Christmas, and the holiday as Christians practice today actually came about through an evolutionary process. While gift-giving, singing carols, and Santa Claus are long-time Christmas symbols and traditions, they have not always been a part of the holiday celebration. In fact, there was a period when Christmas celebrations were banned by the church. So, how did the Christmas we know today come to be... Read more
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