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018- A History of Rome Christmas

The History of Rome

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For as far back as i can remember, christmas has been celebrated on the 20 fifth of december. The midwinter festival is present and omni loved because it's, well, in the middle of winter, it's cold and dark and there's nothing to do. I can't help but think that this is a psychological reaction to the dull, gray, colorless winter. Without some kind of pleasant break, people are liable to despair. So communities started gathering around fires and throwing week long feasts,. giving each other presents and decorating everything in sight nan effort to break up the dreary months.

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