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Christmas Eve: Time of deep feelings
The wonderful season of caring and family closeness is upon us, bringing special feelings that are almost magical.
It's hard to fathom why late December holds such power. The Bible doesn't specify this time for the birth of Jesus. In fact, most scholars think he was born in springtime, but the Vatican later picked Dec. 25 to co-opt pagan fests of the winter solstice.
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Christmas Eve: Time of deep feelings
The wonderful season of caring and family closeness is upon us, bringing special feelings that are almost magical.
It's hard to fathom why late December holds such power. The Bible doesn't specify this time for the birth of Jesus. In fact, most scholars think he was born in springtime, but the Vatican later picked Dec. 25 to co-opt pagan fests of the winter solstice.
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