WHAT IS SATURNALIA?
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At no time in the history of the early Christian church was it ever thought that the birth of Christ took place on 25 December. In fact, Jesus' birthday was not celebrated at all until the mid-4th century. Oh, and the lighting of candles during Christmas Eve services? Another Roman tradition, celebrating Sol Inv... read more

THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY
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This is the Christmas story as told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, Google Maps, GMail, Foursquare, Amazon... ad infinitum. See youtube.com/watch?vGkHNNPM7pJAYouTube -- THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY .And, for a miniseries on the subject, go to: ... read more

CHRISTMAS (2008)
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It took five months, but here it is: youtube.com/watch?v8-IBFQsYpuwChristmas 2008 ... read more

OUR FIRST OUTSIDE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, EVER
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That's it. No story. Here's the link: vimeo.com/2412747Our first outside Christmas lights ... read more