How has the use of the Christmas Tree changed through the centuries, from its pagan, Medieval, Renaissance, English, and American use. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-tree/ #Christmas #ChristmasTree

What was the early origin of the creche, where did the word come from, how did it develop over time, and why do we celebrate the Nativity scene as we do? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-creche/ #Christmas #Creche #Manger

The historical, literary, and media background of the 3rd-century St. Nicholas of Myra. December 6 is the Feast of St. Nicholas. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-santa-claus/ #Christmas #SantaClaus #StNicholas

How was Christmas music done across the centuries, from carols to oratorios? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-music/

#Christmas #Music #Carols

What are some of the pagan and pre-Christian backgrounds related to holiday practices? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-traditions/

#Christmas #Traditions #Pagan

How could Jesus be born in 4 B.C., Before Christ, or before himself? Here's the explanation behind the calendar error.

Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-year

#Christmas #4BC

The birth of Christ: could it have been in the Winter with snow?

Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-nativity/

#Christmas #Nativity

What does Advent mean, and why is Christmas celebrated on December 25? How does it relate to Saturnalia and pre-Christian history? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-advent/

#Christmas #Advent

The humorous history of the orgy of consumerism following the copious consumption on Thanksgiving. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-black-friday/

#BlackFriday

What was the original intention of the Pilgrims coming to America, how was it that they didn't land at their intended destination, when was the "First Thanksgiving," and how did it become a modern holiday? Blog: History of Thanksgiving

#Thanksgiving