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History of Advent calendars
Learn about the Christmas traditions of Advent calendars and wreaths.
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What's the difference between Yule and Christmas?
Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals in the world.
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the third Sunday of Advent
Worshipper lighting a candle in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, on the third Sunday...
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Members of the Abbey Choir singing in the Advent Carol Service at Tewkesbury Abbey...
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