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which has a strong connection to the birth of Jesus, considered the light of the world. The golden decoration on the tree represents heavenly light and the hope that comes with Christmas.

Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, who Christians believe to be the Son of God. When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem the local inn was full with people returning ...

Christians see gift giving as a symbolic homage to the Three Wise Men's tributes to the baby Jesus ... created a rival festival to mark Jesus' birth: Christmas. The Bible doesn't explicitly ...