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Christmas News Archive

Sanata looking into crystal ball

Faculty of Arts

What will Santa look like in the 22nd Century?

December 20, 2013 — 
The iconic mythical man will surely undergo a makeover

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Christmas stocking

Faculty of Arts

Why do people hang stockings at Christmas?

December 19, 2013 — 
A strange history of gift receptacles

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Adam and eve Christmas tree

Faculty of Arts

The precursor to the Christmas tree

December 18, 2013 — 
How Adam and Eve gave birth to the modern Christmas tree

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St Andrew's Church

Faculty of Arts

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

November 29, 2013 — 
Of welkin and whimsy, the making of a popular hymn

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a bowl of nuts

Faculty of Arts

Why nuts are associated with the holidays

November 29, 2013 — 
From ancient Rome to today, nuts have festival staying power

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