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I believe Yuletide begins on 21 December this year, and is now called Winter Solstice. It is the celebration of Light because the dark days of Fall will begin to lighten up. My father used to say the days will get longer by l minute per day, but I don't believe that really works.
The holiday is of German origin but was also celebrated throughout Europe. However, as it would be with Christianity, they put Jesus' birthday on the 25th of December to get rid of a perceived pagan holiday.
The holiday is of German origin but was also celebrated throughout Europe. However, as it would be with Christianity, they put Jesus' birthday on the 25th of December to get rid of a perceived pagan holiday.