Category: Cultural Holidays
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Why Israel Does Not Celebrate Christmas? 6 Reasons Why
Compared to many other countries around the world, Christmas celebrations in Israel are not very large. It is not one of the official holidays for Israel. Christmas is not an official holiday in Israel. Christmas is a Christian holiday; Israel has very few Christians. The largest religion in Israel continues to be Judaism. But even…
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Why Do People Hate Christmas?
Every year, Christmas rolls around as the most wonderful time of the year. People are usually filled with joy and excitement over the festivities, gifts, decorations, and holiday foods they indulge in during this particular season. Unfortunately, not everyone has a positive outlook on Christmas; some people hate it! Hating or dreading Christmas is quite…
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What Is An Irish Christmas Cupboard?
Do you want to start celebrating Christmas like the Irish? Have you ever heard of an Irish Christmas cupboard and wondered what it is? An Irish Christmas cupboard, or ‘stór’ in Gaelic, is one of the most beautiful traditions of Ireland. According to folklorists and historians, this festive tradition can be traced back centuries when…
