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Christmas controversy as American tradition, 2015 edition
Each holiday season, it seems Americans find themselves immersed in what some commentators describe as a "War on Christmas." From…
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A German scholar reflects on the fading influence of religion on Christmas in Europe
In European countries such as Germany, Christmas is celebrated with fervor even as Europeans debate how much to emphasize the holiday'…
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Scrooge in schools could teach many lessons
"Merry Christmas!" was popularized in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the familiar tale of Scrooge, a heartless, penny-pinching rich…