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What were the 3 gifts of the wise man of kings?

gold, frankincense, myrrh

Why did give gifts in the middle of a dark period (winter) and what?

the remember spring and summer. red apples and sweet candy.

What was the meaning of Christmas carols (songs)?

to exact the changing of winter time in spring time, it was a kind of praying
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Why is red one of the colours of Christmas?

red is the colour of blood what was shed (vloeide) by Jesus. he sacrificed his life and his blood for mankind.

What was the symbol of a tree in the house?

symbol of spring time, who will come back after a cold winter period.

What did they hang in the tree and why?

the best fruit they could find, to rember spring and summer (period of fresh fruit)

Why did people decorate their house and what did they use for it?

it's a renewal of springtime (vraag 7). they used Holly, ivy, mistletoe and rosemary

Why did people had a short vacation in the Roman period?

there was less work to do at the farm because of the weather conditions.

What did the clergy wanted in Christian times?

that people visit the church many times

In modern times days off has 2 reasons............

social meaning (visit each other, socialize)

economic reason ( people buy a lot of food and presants and pay taxes)

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