"Holiday customs" refers to the traditions and practices that people follow during a specific holiday or celebration. These customs can include activities, rituals, or ways of celebrating that are common for a particular holiday.
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There are a lot
of holiday customs which are also referred to as pagan even though they lack a religious element, or developed entirely from Christian elements.
I like to learn
about holiday customs, decor styles and collectibles that would be fitting for a home built in 1921 and I try to add a few 1920's touches for authenticity.
For example, in one school, most of the children told stories about their
Christmas holiday customs; the one Jewish child talked about Chanukah.
Ask questions: Be sure to ask about the child's
own holiday customs, traditions and expectations, and find a way to incorporate these into your own holiday activities to help your child feel at home and reiterate his or her importance.
Saturnalia is the basis for Christmas even down to the consuming of human shaped biscuits (gingerbread men cookies) and singing drunk and naked in the streets (which became caroling), almost
every holiday custom can be traced to a previous custom of Saturnalia... decorated trees, and gift giving included.
The fax is
a holiday custom, one coaches observe on this day.