What cultural practice did the church hope to replace with Christmas?
Christmas/Santa Flashcard

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Roman Saturnalia
2.
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How did secularization ultimately 'save' Christmas?
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Through the commercialization and pop-culture adaptation of Christmas traditions
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What was Santa Claus originally inspired by in Northern Europe?
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Odin and the Wild Hunt
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Which author wrote a story that helped rehabilitate Christmas’s image?
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Charles Dickens
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What does the evolution of Christmas traditions reveal about the blending of religious and secular influences over time?
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Christmas traditions show a complex interweaving of pre-Christian, Christian, and modern secular practices
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What is the significance of the Roman Saturnalia in relation to Christmas?
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It was a pagan festival that the church sought to replace with Christmas celebrations.
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What role did Charles Dickens play in shaping modern Christmas traditions?
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His story 'A Christmas Carol' emphasized themes of generosity and family, helping to reshape Christmas's image.
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