The Surprising Histories Behind Your Favorite Christmas Symbols and Traditions
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1) Christmas Cards
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2) Christmas Trees
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3) Wreaths
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4) Candy Canes
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5) Mistletoe
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6) Advent Calendars
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7) Stockings
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8) Christmas Cookies
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9) Poinsettias
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10) Boozy Eggnog
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11) Christmas Lights
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12) Days of Christmas
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13) Cookies and Milk for Santa
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