Many of these Christmas symbols have humble beginnings that go back to the very origins of Christmas and its associations ...

Traditionally, the winter solstice was a time when cattle were ... Oaks were seen as sacred trees and the fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.

Shadows at noontime on the day of the winter solstice will be the longest of the year. Fire and light are traditional symbols used in feasts held on the darkest day of the year. The winter ...

around June 21 (commonly known as "Summer Solstice" for being the first day of summer and the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly known as "Winter Solstice" for being the first day ...